Surya Kant

The Supreme Court advised the government to counsel and reason with Gen Z protesters against the NEET-UG exam instead of repressing them. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that listening to the protesters is more effective than confrontation.

The Supreme Court issued notices to Punjab CM Mr. Mann and Aam Aadmi Party leaders regarding a 2020 rioting case. A bench comprising three justices addressed the plea from Chandigarh.

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for July 30, 2026, to consider the Muslim side's plea regarding the location of an alternative namaz site in the Bhojshala case. A bench of three judges initially planned to hear the plea on July 29 but could not proceed as the session ended early.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged stringent punishment for exam fraud following student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement. The protests, demanding the resignation of the education minister over question paper leaks, escalated into violent clashes with police, injuring 178 people. The CJP movement, initially a satirical response to a judicial comment on youth, has expanded to criticize Modi's governance and address youth unemployment.

The closure of the Supreme Court metro station is affecting lawyers, according to the Bar Association president. Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that no adverse orders will be issued solely due to the non-appearance of counsel.

The Supreme Court directed states and union territories to consider increasing the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 61 years. This directive came during a hearing on a petition advocating a uniform raise to 62 years for district judiciary judges nationwide.

Indian police forcibly hospitalized Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent activist, after his health declined during a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party movement for education reform. The movement demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and seeks reforms following exam paper leaks and student suicides. The Cockroach Party accused authorities of abducting Wangchuk, while police cited medical advice and a court directive for his hospitalization.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against the recounting of votes. The case was heard by a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.

The Supreme Court has shifted contempt pleas regarding 'bulldozer justice' to High Courts. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated each petition involves disputed facts requiring separate investigations.

India's Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party movement, sparked by online outrage over leaked college entrance exams and a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has escalated into street protests and a hunger strike. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, fasting for three weeks, demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic reforms in India's education system.

The Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s request to postpone civic elections due to the ongoing SIR exercise. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that election preparations would be 'seemingly impossible' amid the SIR process, which is due on August 31.

The Supreme Court has permitted the CBI and ED to lead the investigation into the Reliance ADAG Group, stating it cannot determine the course of the probe. Chief Justice Surya Kant noted that any court comments during the investigation could influence the trial, allowing investigative agencies to submit status reports.

Chief Justice Surya Kant inaugurated Gurugram’s ‘Tower of Justice’ and emphasized the need for women-friendly judicial infrastructure, including mandatory facilities for women advocates such as separate bar rooms and childcare facilities in new court complexes.

India’s Cockroach Janta Party supporters protested by banging plates to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. The protest followed a leaked medical entrance exam on Telegram, which led to the exam's postponement and a temporary Telegram ban in India.

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.

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched nationwide youth protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities and paper leaks. The movement, sparked by Supreme Court judge Surya Kant's 'cockroach' remark about unemployed youth, uses humor and satire to address unemployment, rising costs, and government accountability.

Young Indians are protesting unemployment and government corruption through a satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' movement, inspired by a Supreme Court comment comparing some youth to 'cockroaches.' The protest, involving cockroach masks and social media campaigns, targets high youth unemployment rates and failures in education and governance.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasizes developing Swadeshi jurisprudence aligned with India's constitutional values and social conditions. Efforts are underway to establish an indigenous AI ecosystem for the judiciary.

Chief Justice Surya Kant made a 'cockroaches' remark from the bench on May 15, prompting a clarification. The incident resurfaced a debate about whether the Constitution regulates casual judicial speech, with the Supreme Court emphasizing that public should distinguish between oral remarks and formal judicial opinions.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of India's satirical Cockroach People’s Party (CJP), is returning to New Delhi to lead a peaceful protest against the education minister. The parody party, created in response to a chief justice's remarks calling government critics 'cockroaches,' has gained over 22 million Instagram followers and seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination irregularities.

India's Chief Justice Surya Kant sparked controversy by comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' but the remark led to an unexpected viral movement with 15 million Instagram followers and a cockroach-themed mobile phone logo, surpassing the influence of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.