“Don’t Have Time to Watch Videos”: CJI on Plea Against Crackdown on CJP Protesters

India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant refused an urgent listing of a Supreme Court plea tied to the CJP protests at Jantar Mantar, where students alleged harsh police action. When the petitioner's lawyer cited video evidence, the CJI said the court had “no time” to watch videos and urged that the request not be treated as a time-wasting exercise. The petition also sought self-initiated action by the court. The protests are linked to grievances over examination irregularities and broader education-related reforms.