'Reckless': CJI Surya Kant rejects reports of refusing hearing on police action against students
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refuted reports he refused to list a petition against police action on students.
CJI stated no formal petition was filed; only a letter representation was mentioned by a lawyer.
CJI called coverage of the issue 'irresponsible and reckless' and said not a single page was filed by 10am Friday.
Earlier, the bench declined to examine video evidence at the mentioning stage, citing lack of time.
A clash occurred during a Cockroach Janta Party-led 'Sansad Chalo' march on July 20, with police using lathis and tear gas.
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