India, Oct. 10 -- The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to intervene in the detention of lawyers by Delhi Police and Central forces during protests near the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Saturday.

In a resolution dated October 10, the association condemned what it described as the use of excessive force against senior and young advocates, particularly women lawyers, who were reportedly protesting peacefully in the Supreme Court area.

The SCBA said it had received information that several advocates had been detained and called on the CJI to take up the matter with the authorities to establish their whereabouts and ensure their safety.

It also urged authorities to provide the detained lawyer...