New Delhi, July 23 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday said that he would step in if the Supreme Court Metro station was not reopened by the afternoon, after concerns were raised over its closure amid the ongoing student protests.

The issue was flagged by Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Vikas Singh, who told the bench that the closure had caused inconvenience to lawyers and court staff.

He urged that, at the very least, those with valid access to the apex court be allowed to exit the metro station after screening.

"People having proximity cards, and Registry staff, can be permitted to come out, and the rest can be told to take the other train and go. So people will be able to use the train also," Singh...