The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have condemned statements circulated on social media seeking the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, stating that such remarks belittle the institution of the judiciary and amount to an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice.
In a resolution dated October 12, 2026, the SCBA said that every person has the opportunity to approach the courts and seek remedies in accordance with law.
“Statements of this nature belittle the institution of the judiciary and amounts to an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice,” the resolution stated.
The Bar Association called upon its members and all other individuals to maintain the dignity and decorum of the Supreme Court of India.
The resolution was signed by SCBA Honorary Secretary Pragya Baghel.
SCAORA also condemns
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has expressed strong disapproval of statements made in the public domain seeking the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.
In a resolution dated October 12, 2026, SCAORA said that the judiciary is a constitutional institution entrusted with upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of citizens. It said that any grievance concerning judicial functioning must be raised through appropriate legal and constitutional channels.
“Public statements seeking the resignation of the head of the judiciary risk undermining the dignity of the office and public confidence in the institution,” the resolution stated.
SCAORA urged all concerned to respect the independence of the judiciary and maintain the dignity and decorum of the Supreme Court of India.
“The judicial process must be allowed to function independently, without pressure or interference,” it added.
The SCAORA resolution was signed by its Honorary Secretary, Yugandhara Pawar Jha.
