New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said the Supreme Court should not be "dragged into any politics" amid the ongoing protests against the alleged crackdown on demonstrators in Delhi. CJI Kant urged lawyers to ensure that the functioning of the top court and the movement of lawyers, court staff and litigants remain unhindered. "There should not be any obstruction in the functioning of the Court. There should not be any impediment in the movement of the lawyers, their clerks, court staff or litigants," the CJI told Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president and senior advocate Pradeep Rai, who had mentioned a fresh petition concerning detention of lawyers and suspension of internet services. Clarifying that the court had no objection to democratic activities, Justice Kant said lawyers were free to protest but should do so at designated places. When Rai pointed out that the lawyers were protesting peacefully, the CJI reiterated his concern about the institution being drawn into a political contest surrounding the demonstrations. "I have appealed to the protesters as well but court should not be dragged into any politics," he said....