A delegation comprising 150 lawyers from Delhi's High Court and district courts has submitted a formal representation to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, expressing deep concerns over what they perceive as unprecedented practices in the judiciary. Their action follows the Delhi High Court's decision to halt Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail, which had been granted by a trial court and was challenged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Included in the delegation were lawyers affiliated with the legal cell of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). They highlighted a specific incident where the ED sought to suspend Kejriwal's bail before the court's order was officially uploaded. The lawyers raised questions about the timing and procedural fairness, noting that such actions were highly irregular and had not been witnessed previously in the judicial history of India.

The written representation, spanning nine pages, also criticized the alleged practice of judges not recording the submissions made by advocates during court proceedings in their final orders. This omission, according to the lawyers, departs from established norms and transparency in judicial proceedings, calling for corrective measures to ensure that all arguments presented by lawyers are duly recorded before any adjournment.

The lawyers emphasized the importance of upholding public trust in the judiciary, highlighting concerns about prolonged delays in bail matters involving agencies like the ED and CBI. They pointed out that extended adjournments and delays in such cases are contrary to principles of justice and the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty.

In concluding their representation, the lawyers underscored the crucial role of the judiciary in maintaining public confidence and urged swift corrective action to address these perceived lapses in judicial practices.