'Unacceptable in a democratic society': SC bar bodies condemn police action against protesters, lawyers during CJP march
Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association condemned Delhi Police action during Cockroach Janta Party march on July 20.
SCBA president Vikas Singh alleged police left several students and lawyers, including SCBA members, injured.
SCBA described the use of force as 'deeply disturbing and wholly unacceptable in a democratic society'.
Both bar bodies called for an impartial inquiry into the excessive use of force and accountability for those responsible.
SCAORA expressed concern over force used against peaceful protesters exercising rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b).
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