CJI Surya Kant Reacts On Plea Against Cockroach Janata Party
What started as a courtroom remark turned into a viral internet phenomenon. As the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) captured public attention and sparked debate across social media, the Supreme Court responded to calls for a probe—with the CJI making it clear how the controversy began and where the Court stands now.
Verdicto News Desk 
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking an investigation into allegations concerning fake advocates and activities linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical digital collective that recently gained widespread attention on social media.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi advised advocate N K Goswami, appearing for the petitioner, not to approach the matter too emotionally.
Goswami argued that despite the CJI’s earlier clarification, a misleading and malicious narrative continued to circulate.
Responding to the submission, the CJI remarked, “Don’t take it so sentimentally.”
Another advocate informed the bench that the plea sought a CBI investigation into allegations of fake law degrees and contended that exchanges inside courtrooms should not be commercially exploited.
In response, the CJI observed, “There is no such grave urgency. We will see.”
The petition also sought action against individuals allegedly involved in commercially exploiting oral observations made during judicial proceedings. It further called for an inquiry into claims that certain individuals were practising law using fraudulent degrees.
Raising concerns over the misuse of court proceedings, the plea alleged that comments and observations made during hearings were being turned into publicity campaigns.
The controversy emerged after remarks attributed to CJI Surya Kant during a May 15 hearing on a plea related to senior designation for a lawyer referred to “cockroaches” and “parasites,” prompting the creation and spread of CJP content online.
On May 16, the CJI issued a strongly worded clarification, stating he was “pained” by media reports suggesting that his remarks targeted the youth.
He clarified that his comments were directed specifically at individuals entering the legal profession through “fake and bogus degrees” and stated that sections of the media had misrepresented his observations.
📌 Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates.
