Expressing solidarity with Students' protests, Supreme Court recite Constitution's preamble
- In Reports
- 07:05 PM, Jul 23, 2026
- Myind Staff
Advocates at the Supreme Court on Thursday voiced their support for students protesting at Jantar Mantar by reciting the Preamble of the Constitution. The lawyers held the symbolic event during the lunch recess as part of the "Save Democracy, Save Constitution" campaign. They also expressed their opposition to the police action taken against the protesters. The gathering reflected the legal community's concern over the treatment of students demanding justice.
Senior advocates Indira Jaising and S. Muralidhar led the recitation of the Constitution's Preamble on the Supreme Court premises. President of the Supreme Court Bar Association and senior advocate Vikas Singh also joined the event. Several advocates stood together to express solidarity with the students and underline the importance of protecting constitutional values.
Speaking to reporters after the event, senior advocate Indira Jaising explained the purpose behind the gathering. She said the lawyers had come together to stand with the protesting students and to seek justice for them.
"We are here to stand with the students. We are here to stand on the side of justice. We are here to demand justice for the students. We are not here to agitate for ourselves. This is not about us."
She further said, "This concerns the rights of students, and it is the duty of lawyers to stand before the Supreme Court and demand justice for them. The role and function of the Supreme Court of India is to dispense justice. That is why we are here, in the temple of justice, with our demands."
The lawyers chose the Constitution's Preamble to highlight their commitment to democratic values and the rights guaranteed under the Constitution. Their campaign, titled "Save Democracy, Save Constitution", aimed to draw attention to the ongoing student movement and the issues raised by the protesters. The gathering remained peaceful and focused on expressing support through a constitutional and symbolic act.
The protest at Jantar Mantar has continued since June 20. It is being led by the CJP, an organic movement that emerged against paper leaks and alleged irregularities in the examination system. The movement began after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant referred to youngsters as "cockroaches" during court proceedings. That remark sparked widespread discussion and encouraged students to launch the protest.
Over the past several weeks, the protest has gained wider public attention. More people and organisations have extended support to the students. The movement gathered further momentum after activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest. A group of students from the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association (AISA) also started a hunger strike at the protest site.
The lawyers' show of support added a new dimension to the ongoing movement. By reciting the Constitution's Preamble inside the Supreme Court premises, they sent a strong message in favour of protecting democratic rights and ensuring justice for students. The presence of senior members of the legal fraternity also highlighted the significance they attached to the issue.
The campaign reflected the belief among the participating advocates that the concerns raised by the students deserve attention through constitutional and legal means. They maintained that the Supreme Court has a key role in safeguarding the rights of citizens and delivering justice. Their participation also reinforced the growing support that the Jantar Mantar protest has received from different sections of society.
The demonstration by the advocates came at a time when the student movement continues to attract national attention.

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