CJI Urges Lawyer to Avoid Sentimentality Over 'Cockroach' Remarks Amid Controversy
‘Don’t take it so sentimentally’: CJI tells lawyer who complained about ‘activities’ of Cockroach Janta Party, fake law degrees
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised lawyer N.K. Goswami to not take the online backlash over his 'cockroach' comment too sentimentally. This comment, made during a hearing on fake law degrees, sparked the creation of the Cockroach Janta Party, leading to a petition seeking a probe into the group's activities.
- 01Chief Justice Surya Kant clarified that his use of 'cockroach' referred to fake law degree holders and was misquoted by media.
- 02The petition filed by advocate Raja Choudhary challenges the exploitation of courtroom remarks for commercial gain.
- 03Choudhary's petition names multiple respondents including the Union government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- 04The Chief Justice stated there was no urgency to probe the Cockroach Janta Party's activities.
- 05The petition argues that courtroom exchanges are being distorted into viral content, undermining the integrity of judicial proceedings.
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On May 25, 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed concerns raised by lawyer N.K. Goswami regarding the online backlash following his use of the term 'cockroach' during a court hearing. This remark, made in the context of discussing fake law degrees, led to the emergence of a viral online group named the Cockroach Janta Party. Chief Justice Kant clarified that he had been misquoted, emphasizing his respect for the youth of India. The controversy has prompted advocate Raja Choudhary to file a writ petition seeking an investigation into the activities of the Cockroach Janta Party, alleging commercial exploitation of judicial remarks. The petition names the Union government, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Bar Council of India as respondents. Chief Justice Kant remarked that there was no urgent need to entertain the petition, highlighting the ongoing distortion of courtroom dialogue into viral content, which raises concerns about the integrity of legal discourse.
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The ongoing controversy highlights the challenges faced by the legal profession in India regarding the integrity of judicial proceedings and the impact of social media.
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