Retired High Court judges, senior advocates, and legal experts have raised concern over Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks on Rohingyas. The comments came during a Supreme Court hearing on December 2 about the custodial disappearance of some Rohingya refugees in India. The Chief Justice reportedly questioned if these refugees deserved a 'red carpet,' implying scepticism about their refugee status. In response, these respected legal figures wrote an open letter to CJI Surya Kant. They called his words “unconscionable remarks” that hurt the dignity of vulnerable people. The letter said this threatened the core values of India’s Constitution and public trust in the courts. The letter urged the Chief Justice to publicly recommit to constitutional morality grounded in human dignity and justice for all, no matter their origin. It reminded that India's history shows care for refugees while balancing national security. Special documents have been given to Tibetans and Sri Lankans, recognizing their refugee status. The Citizenship Amendment Act also offers protections to certain persecuted minorities from neighbouring countries. The letter was signed by former Delhi High Court Chief Justice A. P. Shah, Justices K. Chandru and Anjana Prakash, senior advocates like Rajeev Dhavan and Prashant Bhushan, RTI activists Nikhil Dey and Anjali Bhardwaj, among others. They stressed the Supreme Court’s role as the guardian of rights for the poor and marginalised. The letter warned that calling Rohingyas "intruders" and accusing them of "digging tunnels" dehumanizes persecuted people and weakens the court’s moral standing. It also pointed out that denying protection to refugees on the grounds of poverty in India is a dangerous legal precedent. Rohingyas, like all residents, deserve protection under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. This letter highlights important questions about how India treats its most vulnerable residents and the power of the judiciary to uphold justice with humanity.