NEW DELHI, May 24 (ANI) — A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking action against the satirical outfit “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) for allegedly misusing and commercially exploiting oral observations made by the court during judicial proceedings.
The plea, filed by Advocate Raja Choudhary, alleges that the group used courtroom remarks for branding, publicity, and monetized digital engagement.
“The petitioner respectfully submits that subsequent developments, including activities associated with ‘Cockroach Janta Party,’ alleged trademark-commercial assertions, branding campaigns, and monetized digital circulation, prima facie demonstrate organized commercial appropriation of judicial controversy and oral courtroom interaction,” the petition stated.
According to the plea, the parody group emerged following remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a hearing, in which unemployed youth-turned-activists and certain social media influencers within the legal profession holding fake degrees were reportedly described as “cockroaches” and “parasites.”
Soon afterward, the “Cockroach Janta Party” gained significant traction on social media, reportedly amassing nearly 20 million followers online.
The group, which described itself as the “voice of the lazy & unemployed,” operated through X accounts and websites that were later taken down.
The petition argues that the rise of such symbolic campaigns reflects what it described as a “dangerous commodification of constitutional proceedings,” alleging that courtroom expressions were being converted into tools for publicity, trade applications, commercial engagement, and digital mobilization.
In addition to seeking action against the parody outfit, the plea has also sought an independent investigation — preferably by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) — into allegations concerning “fake advocates” allegedly practicing law using fraudulent degrees. (ANI)
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