Supreme Court of India
Coverage of Supreme Court of India in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre, BCI on plea for advocates’ registry, social media code
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Centre and the Bar Council of India (BCI) to respond to a plea seeking a national registry for advocates and a social media code. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana described the proposals as 'innovative' but noted that establishing a comprehensive national database would require collaboration with law universities.
- Supreme Court says it cannot be a mute spectator, orders Kerala to take charge of tusker amid ownership row
The Supreme Court of India ruled it cannot remain passive in an ownership dispute over a tusker, directing Kerala to assume control. Evidence showed the elephant was used for commercial and ceremonial activities despite the temporary owner's pledge to avoid such use.
- India news: Top court allows Vinesh Phogat's Asiad entry
The Supreme Court of India has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games trials. The Karnataka governor has accepted Siddaramaiah's resignation.
- India’s “Cockroach Janta Party” goes viral as Gen Z movement grows
India’s 'Cockroach Janta Party,' a viral online joke parodying a Supreme Court judge’s comments, has evolved into a Gen Z-driven political movement with millions of followers. It reflects youth frustration with traditional politics but faces suppression by authorities and threats against its founder.
- What next for India's Cockroach Party?
The Cockroach Party, founded by Abhijeet Dipke as a parody of an Indian Supreme Court judge's comments, has become a viral political movement with 23 million followers. Critics argue it may serve as a Trojan horse for the opposition.
- ‘Cockroach Janta Party’: Top Indian judge’s comment sparks satire, protest
A comment by the Chief Justice of India's Supreme Court has sparked a political movement and satire, with thousands of Gen Z individuals signing in to protest. The remark was made by a top Indian judge, triggering widespread reaction. The movement is gaining momentum with significant online presence.