Ahead of a planned march by the INDIA bloc, Chief Justice Surya Kant has declined a request to meet with a delegation representing the coalition. According to reports, the Chief Justice indicated that the judiciary does not have the authority to hold administrative meetings with political parties.

The core of the Chief Justice's position, as reported by sources, is that the court’s constitutional role is strictly confined to the judicial process. This involves hearing legal petitions and issuing formal verdicts, rather than acting as a venue for political consultation or administrative dialogue. By declining the meeting, the Chief Justice has signaled a commitment to maintaining the separation between the judiciary and political advocacy groups.

The INDIA bloc had sought the meeting in the context of their upcoming march, though the specific agenda of the proposed discussion was not disclosed. The refusal underscores the judiciary's stance on avoiding any perception of political involvement or bias. While the INDIA bloc has not issued a formal public response to the rejection, the incident highlights the ongoing tension between political movements seeking judicial attention and the court's insistence on procedural neutrality.