SCAORA urges Supreme Court to take action against police for assaulting, obstructing protesting lawyers
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Police action against lawyers participating in a peaceful protest could have a chilling effect on their fundamental rights, the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has told the Supreme Court. [SCAORA v. Union of India]The Association has sought an independent, impartial and time-bound inquiry into the detention and alleged manhandling of advocates by Delhi Police during a protest march on October 10.The Union government, the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Lieutenant Governo
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceBar and Bench
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI AayogMinistry of Home Affairs
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciaryCitizensHuman Rights DefendersMedia & Press
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via unicef_india
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