The Emerging Legal Battle: Call for a CBI Investigation

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India against the self-proclaimed satirical movement known as the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP). The petition, moved by Advocate Raja Choudhary, explicitly demands a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the activities of the group.

The plea accuses individuals linked to the CJP of commercially exploiting and monetizing oral observations made by the judiciary. It further argues that the selective clipping, meme-making, and commercial circulation of court proceedings distort constitutional context and compromise the dignity of the legal system. Additionally, the petitioner has asked for an independent investigation into "fake advocates" operating with forged law degrees who are allegedly associated with the campaign.

Supreme Court’s Stance: "Don't Take It So Sentimentally"

When the matter was brought up for an urgent listing before a Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, the court firmly declined immediate intervention. Arguing for the petitioner, Advocate NK Goswami stated that the viral movement was tarnishing the image of the judiciary.

Responding to the concerns, the Bench—which also included Justices Joymalya Bagchi and VM Pancholi—observed that the issue was being overplayed.

"There is no such grave urgency. We will see. Don't take it so sentimentally," the CJI remarked.

The petitioner clarified that the plea does not intend to suppress democratic dissent, satire, or free speech protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, but rather targets organized monetization and algorithm-driven amplification of court remarks for commercial gains.

How the 'Cockroach Janta Party' Was Born

The satirical movement trace its origins back to oral observations made by CJI Surya Kant during a court hearing on May 15, 2026. While addressing concerns over falling professional standards and fake credentials in the legal ecosystem, the CJI had remarked: "There are youngsters like cockroaches who are not getting employment in the profession. Some are on social media, some become RTI activists."

Though the CJI later clarified that his statements were directed strictly at individuals infiltrating the profession with fake degrees and not at unemployed youth at large, the comment quickly triggered heavy backlash online. Recognizing the brewing anger among Gen Z users over unemployment and recurring exam paper leaks (such as the NEET-UG row), Boston-based content creator Abhijeet Dipke officially launched the 'Cockroach Janta Party' as an internet satire campaign on May 16.

Operating under the tongue-in-cheek motto "Secular, Socialist, Democratic, Lazy," the page's popularity exploded exponentially, briefly overtaking major mainstream political parties in Instagram follower growth.

Digital Crackdown and Hacking Claims

As the movement gained national political traction, it faced severe structural pushback. The original X (formerly Twitter) handle of the party was withheld in India following instructions from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under Section 69A of the IT Act.

Furthermore, founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged a highly coordinated digital crackdown. He reported that his personal Instagram account, along with the official and backup pages of the party, were hacked and locked out. Dipke has since moved the Delhi High Court challenging the blocking of the party's X account on alleged national security grounds. Following reported death threats and security concerns regarding individuals turning up at his family residence in Maharashtra, local police have provided security protection to his family.

The Supreme Court, while delivering its verdict on petitions related to COVID vaccination on Tuesday, directed the government to establish a no-fault compensation policy to compensate for the side effects of vaccination.

A no-fault compensation policy means that if a person suffers harm from a medicine or vaccine, they can receive compensation, even if no one is proven to be at fault.

The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also stated that the existing system for monitoring side effects of vaccination will continue. There is no need to establish a separate expert panel for this.

The Supreme Court delivered this verdict on a petition filed in 2021 by Rachna Gangu and Venugopalan Govindan, alleging that their daughters died due to side effects of the COVID vaccine.

3 key points of the Supreme Court order…

Data related to vaccine side effects will be made public from time to time.

This decision does not mean that individuals cannot pursue other legal remedies. A compensation policy will not mean that the government or any other authority has admitted its mistake.

The decision was reserved in November 2025.

On November 13th of last year, these petitions were debated at length. Following this, Justice Vikram Nath stated that the court would decide on other issues as well. While reserving the order, Justice Nath stated, "We will decide whether to form a committee and what instructions should be issued. We will examine everything thoroughly."

Previously, the government had filed a petition challenging the Kerala High Court's interim order, which ordered the formulation of a compensation policy in response to Saida K.A.'s petition.

In 2022, the government argued in its counter-affidavit that it was not liable for compensation because the vaccine was administered voluntarily. It was a decision made despite the public's knowledge of the risks involved.

Former Punjab minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia has received a major relief from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court granted him bail today (February 2). This information was given by party spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kaler. Majithia has been imprisoned in Nabha jail in Patiala for about 7 months in a disproportionate assets case.

Upon receiving bail, supporters celebrated by bursting firecrackers outside Majithia's house in Amritsar. Meanwhile, Dera Beas chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon visited him at Nabha jail today. During this visit, the Dera Beas chief spoke to the journalists present for the first time. He said that everything is wrong. The things that happen inside are not all revealed.

On the other hand, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that getting bail does not mean acquittal. There is strong evidence against Majithia, which will be presented in court.

Bikram Majithia is the brother of Harsimrat Kaur Badal, the MP wife of former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal. Majithia's wife, Ganeev Kaur Majithia, is currently the MLA from the Majitha constituency for the Akali Dal.

What happened during the bail hearing in the Supreme Court…

Majithia's lawyer, Muralidhar: He (Majithia) has been in custody for 7 months in this case.
Justice J. Nath: Where is Mr. Siddharth Dave? He wanted to object.

Advocate Muralidhar: Senior Advocate Siddharth Dave is appearing in another court.

(The bench asked Muralidhar to begin his arguments.)

Advocate Muralidhar: In the NDPS case, they (the government) filed an additional affidavit. They wanted to say that they had traced the proceeds of that crime. The State's SLP was dismissed. The same material became the basis of the disproportionate assets case. They have now decided to create a new case. This is political vendetta. According to them, no further investigation is needed. There are 295 witnesses. There is no hope of the trial being completed anytime soon.

Justice Nath (to the State): Why do you want to keep him in jail?
Advocate Dave: Narco money has been transferred. Rs 790 crore is unaccounted for.

Justice J. Mehta: Seize the entire amount.
Advocate Dave: The investigation is ongoing. It has been completed regarding him. Threats are being received. The accused's brother-in-law is the former Deputy CM of Punjab. The SP was threatened. The investigating officers were threatened.

Justice Mehta: Have you taken any action regarding the threats?
Advocate Dave: It has been filed in court.

The court granted bail to Majithia.

The court said in its order that considering the facts and circumstances of the case, we are inclined to grant bail. Especially considering that the petitioner was granted bail in a previous NDPS case in 2022, against which the State's SLP was dismissed by this Court. Furthermore, the petitioner has been in custody for the last 7 months and the police report under Section 173(2) has already been filed.

The court also said that the DA case pertains to the check period of 2007-2017, and the FIR under the PC Act was registered in 2025. It will be open for the prosecution to press upon the trial court to impose stringent conditions as deemed necessary while releasing the petitioner on bail.

Advocate Dave: No trial outside. Please impose that condition.

Now read the full case related to Majithia…

Majithia has been in jail since June 25: Bikram Majithia, a three-time MLA, was arrested on June 25, 2025, after raids were conducted at his Amritsar residence and 25 other locations in the early hours of the morning. The vigilance team seized digital devices, property documents, and financial records during the raids. 7-Day Police Remand Granted: On June 26, a Mohali court sent him to 7-day police remand, which was later extended by another 4 days. He was then sent to judicial custody on July 6. He is currently lodged in Nabha jail. He spent Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra, and Diwali in jail.
40,000-Page Charge Sheet and 200 Witnesses: The Vigilance Bureau filed a detailed charge sheet on August 22, which includes over 40,000 pages of documentary evidence and statements from more than 200 witnesses. This case is linked to the ED's 2013 investigation that uncovered a ₹6,000 crore synthetic drug racket.
Former DSP Jagdish Singh Named Him: The mastermind of the racket was former DSP Jagdish Singh Bhola, who named Majithia during questioning. Although the courts later dismissed the drug-related charges, the current case focuses on corruption and money laundering.
₹700 Crore Worth of Assets Mentioned in the Charge Sheet: The Vigilance Bureau revealed illegal and benami (proxy) assets worth ₹700 crore in the charge sheet. The charge sheet was prepared after investigating 15 locations in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. The charge sheet also includes statements from several Akali and BJP leaders. Meanwhile, it is being claimed that the Vigilance Bureau filed the charge sheet on time.
What Dera Beas chief Dhillon said after meeting Majithia…

Question: Baba Ji, you came to meet him, what would you say?
Answer: He is my friend, I will meet him.

Question: How did you feel after meeting him?
Answer: He is very good, he is happy.

Question: How do you see it, there are drug allegations against him?
Answer: Everything is false.

Question: You have been meeting him regularly.
Answer: So, if you have a relative, wouldn't you go to meet them?

Question: What kind of conversations took place during the meeting? Answer - Just like we talk to our friends.

Question - Did Majithia Sahib give any message for his family or wife?
Answer -  Not all the private conversations are revealed.

Question - How do you view the drug case that has been filed?
Answer - It's all wrong.

Question - How do you feel about the government or the agency...?