New Delhi, July 24 -- A group of advocates has submitted a representation to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, seeking suo motu cognisance of the July 21 protest led by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders outside the Prime Minister's official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

The lawyers have also sought an inquiry into the incident and the framing of guidelines regulating protests in high-security zones.

The representation has been submitted by Advocate Sanket Gupta on behalf of advocates practising in various High Courts and District Courts.

It states that while the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest, that right is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest ...