CJI Surya Kant Clarifies 'Cockroaches' Remark

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant>>> sparked controversy with remarks likening some unemployed youngsters to 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' during a hearing concerning a lawyer's aggressive pursuit of senior advocate designation. These comments, made in a bench with Justice Joymalya Bagchi>>>, were widely reported and criticized as targeting the youth of India>>>. Surya Kant>>> later issued a clarification, stating he was 'pained' by media misquotations and that his observations were strictly aimed at individuals who infiltrate professions, particularly the legal system, using 'fake and bogus degrees'. He emphasized his pride in India>>>'s youth and criticized the India — Bar Council of India>>> for its perceived inaction on the issue of fraudulent qualifications, even suggesting the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation>>> should verify degrees. The petitioner, Sanjay Dutt>>>, apologized and withdrew his plea.