New Delhi/IBNS, Oct. 12 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has reiterated that the judicial system is "open for all" and committed to ensuring justice in accordance with the law, despite declining to meet Opposition INDIA bloc leaders over alleged irregularities in the electoral process.

Speaking to the media, CJI Kant said he had communicated his inability to meet the Opposition leaders but declined to disclose the reasons, citing confidentiality.

The Supreme Court on Sunday, October 11, 2026, directed authorities to stop illegal detentions of peaceful protesters and restore normal public transport and internet services in Delhi following the police crackdown ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests.

A special bench compri...