Ministry of External Affairs stated that remarks made by the United States regarding Arvind Kejriwal's arrest are "unwarranted," and a strong protest has been lodged.
In a letter to the CJI, many lawyers and several bar associations had expressed their concerns about attempts to undermine the integrity of the judiciary through political and professional pressures.
More than 600 lawyers wrote to CJI, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, especially in cases of corruption involving politicians.