UPDATED: Oct 15, 2026 15:22 IST
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas addressed his appearance in the Supreme Court following an alleged assault and illegal detention by police personnel. Brittas explained that he wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India detailing how he was hauled up, dragged, thrown into a police van, and subsequently required hospital treatment. The Chief Justice took cognisance of the matter, converting the communication into an interim petition. Appearing in person without legal representation, Brittas noted that the court assured him the facts would be examined during a full hearing. He also remarked that the court prima facie identified merit in petitions filed by INDIA bloc leaders.
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