JNU row: Supreme Court asks people to be careful while giving statements

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today asked people to be careful while issuing statements on the ongoing row over arrest of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar under sedition charge.

A bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar also said that it was keeping an eye on the law and order situation prevailing in the Patiala House court complex here.

The observation case when lawyer R P Luthra alleged that Delhi Police is being pressurised not to oppose the bail application of the jailed students union leader.

The bench, which is to hear the plea in the matter at 2 PM, said, "We are keeping an eye on law and order situation in Patiala House court. Everyone should be careful while giving statements."