Supreme Court Dismisses Urgent Plea on Cockroach Janta Party Controversy

Supreme Court's Stance on CJP Allegations

New Delhi: On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to expedite a hearing regarding a request for an investigation into allegations surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical digital group that has gained significant attention on social media.

A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi advised advocate N K Goswami, representing the petitioner, to refrain from approaching the matter with excessive sentiment.

Goswami argued that despite the Chief Justice's earlier clarification, a misleading narrative was still being propagated.

The Chief Justice responded, urging him not to take the situation too personally.

Another lawyer in the case called for a CBI investigation into the matter of counterfeit law degrees, asserting that courtroom discussions should not be commercialized.

The Chief Justice remarked, "There is no pressing urgency. We will consider it later."

The petition also demanded accountability for those allegedly exploiting courtroom comments for commercial gain, as well as an inquiry into fake advocates practicing law with fraudulent qualifications.

The plea raised alarms about the potential misuse of judicial proceedings, claiming that statements made during court sessions were being leveraged for promotional purposes.

The CJP emerged recently amid controversy following remarks attributed to Chief Justice Surya Kant regarding "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a May 15 hearing related to a senior designation for a lawyer.

On May 16, the Chief Justice issued a firm clarification, expressing his distress over media interpretations suggesting he had criticized young professionals.

He clarified that his comments were aimed specifically at individuals entering the legal field with "fake and bogus degrees" and were misrepresented by certain media outlets.