New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned statements circulating on social media seeking the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, saying such remarks undermined the institution of the judiciary and sought to interfere with the administration of justice.

The condemnation came after a now-deleted post by Keralam Congress made disparaging comments about the CJI, seeking his replacement.

In an official statement, the bar body emphasised that public commentary targeting the head of the judiciary interfered with institutional stability, while affirming that citizens retained the fundamental right to seek legal remedies in accordance with law.

"Statements of this nature belittle the institutio...