Supreme Court Addresses Protest March by Cockroach Janata Party Amid NEET Controversy

Supreme Court's Stance on Upcoming Protest

New Delhi: On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to issue orders regarding a request to ban a protest march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) scheduled for September 5. The court expressed its expectation that all parties involved would act in a peaceful and lawful manner.

A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, advised the petitioner to present their case to the High Powered Enquiry Committee established to investigate claims of police misconduct during the NEET protests.

The bench stated, "Let the matter be scheduled alongside other pending petitions for a hearing on September 10," and issued a notice regarding the case.

The court emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order, stating that the enforcement agencies are responsible for distinguishing between lawful and unlawful actions. The bench expressed hope that all parties would adhere to the legal framework and respect the law.

The CJP has organized this protest in Delhi, alleging that the government has not fulfilled commitments made on July 25, which were intended to convince the group to end its 36-day protest against irregularities in examinations.

Despite the CJP's announcement of the march, the city police indicated that they had not received any formal request for a procession from India Gate to the Delhi Police Headquarters.

The petition, submitted by retired Delhi Police officer Rajendra Singh, seeks to prevent any public calls for large-scale gatherings or demonstrations in sensitive constitutional areas, such as India Gate and Central Vista, unless the organizers have obtained the necessary permissions.

Additionally, the plea requests that any planned mobilization in Lutyens' Delhi be postponed or adjusted until after the BRICS Summit, which is set for September 12-13.

The petition further demands that no march or procession exceed authorized limits without proper permissions and adherence to the regulatory framework governing the area.

The CJP's march is planned for Teachers' Day and will be led by families of students who tragically took their own lives following the cancellation of the NEET earlier this year and the subsequent re-examination, as well as those who faced police brutality during the protests in July.