In a notable turn of events, discord has emerged within the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) following a controversial letter penned by SCBA President Senior Advocate Adish C Aggarwala. The letter, addressed to the Chief Justice of India, called for suo motu action against what it deemed as "erring farmers" involved in the ongoing protests.

A majority of the members of the Executive Committee, comprising 13 individuals, have expressed their dissent in a formal resolution. The resolution clarifies that the SCBA President acted unilaterally in drafting and dispatching the letter, without seeking consultation from the Executive Committee members.

Highlighting their disapproval, the Executive Committee members underscored that the letter, bearing the SCBA letterhead, inaccurately conveyed the impression that it represented the collective opinion of the association. They explicitly stated their disagreement with the contents of the letter and disassociated themselves from its stance.

The resolution, signed by prominent members including Joint Secretary Mr. Meenesh Kumar Dubey and others such as Mr. Arjit Prasad and Mr. Jayant Bhushan, among others, marks a significant divergence from the position articulated by the SCBA President.

In his letter to the Chief Justice of India, the SCBA President expressed concern over the planned large-scale protest by farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab in the national capital, scheduled for February 13. While acknowledging the farmers' grievances, the President contended that they should not inconvenience the general public with their protests, implying that the Supreme Court should intervene suo motu to prevent disruptions.

Labeling the farmers' protest as potentially "politically motivated," the President urged the Chief Justice to take action against those attempting to enter Delhi forcefully, alleging their intent to disrupt public life.