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Thousands Rally at Jantar Mantar Ahead of Chief Justice’s Parliament March
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 07:05 AM
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A massive crowd gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to support the Chief Justice of India’s planned march to Parliament, marking a significant moment in the country’s judicial activism.
On a bustling day in New Delhi, thousands assembled at the iconic Jantar Mantar to rally in support of the Chief Justice of India’s upcoming march to Parliament. The gathering was organized by a coalition of civil society groups and legal professionals, who called for a peaceful protest to highlight concerns over judicial independence.
The march, scheduled to commence from Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m., aims to bring attention to the recent controversies surrounding the judiciary’s role in governance. Participants carried placards demanding transparency and accountability from the executive branch.
Police maintained a tight perimeter around the area, ensuring that the demonstration remained orderly. No incidents were reported, and the organizers emphasized that the protest would be non-violent and conducted within the bounds of the law.
The Chief Justice, who has been at the center of several high-profile cases, is expected to lead the march and address the gathered crowd before proceeding to the Parliament House. The event is being closely watched by political analysts and legal experts alike.
The march, scheduled to commence from Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m., aims to bring attention to the recent controversies surrounding the judiciary’s role in governance. Participants carried placards demanding transparency and accountability from the executive branch.
Police maintained a tight perimeter around the area, ensuring that the demonstration remained orderly. No incidents were reported, and the organizers emphasized that the protest would be non-violent and conducted within the bounds of the law.
The Chief Justice, who has been at the center of several high-profile cases, is expected to lead the march and address the gathered crowd before proceeding to the Parliament House. The event is being closely watched by political analysts and legal experts alike.