Supreme Court seeks probe into Cockroach Janta Party

The India — Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, issued notices to the India — India, the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the India — Bar Council of India, and the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation on a petition filed by advocate Ajay Choudhary. The petition seeks a CBI probe into alleged fake advocates, fraudulent law degrees, and the activities of the India — Rashtriya Janata Dal (CJP), a satirical online movement that emerged after CJI Surya Kant's May 15 remarks referring to 'cockroaches' in the context of fake advocates. The plea also raises concerns about the commercial exploitation and monetized circulation of oral courtroom observations, alleging that portions of the proceedings were selectively edited and used for memes, videos, and political branding. The CJP, started by Cockroach Janta Party, organized protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, demanding the resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who subsequently resigned. The petition clarifies it does not seek to curb legitimate criticism or free speech.