Supreme Court Hears Plea Over Cockroach Janata Party Controversy

The controversy surrounding the viral social media movement known as the “Cockroach Janata Party” (CJP) has now reached the Supreme Court of India. A petition has reportedly been filed in the apex court demanding a CBI investigation and registration of an FIR against several individuals allegedly linked to the organization. According to the petition, certain people associated with the group are accused of using fake law degrees, false identities, and misrepresenting themselves as legal experts. The plea claims that these actions may have damaged the credibility of the judicial system by misleading the public and misusing the image of the Supreme Court. The petitioner has urged the court to order an impartial investigation into the alleged fraud, forged documents, and possible criminal conspiracy. The issue gained national attention after remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant regarding attacks on the judiciary and constitutional institutions became widely discussed online. Soon after, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janata Party was blocked in India following a directive issued by the central government. Reports suggest that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) acted under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act after receiving inputs from intelligence agencies. Authorities allegedly accused the organization of spreading inflammatory content and posting material considered harmful to national sovereignty and public order. The “Cockroach Janata Party” began as a satirical, meme-driven online campaign started by Boston University student Abhijeet Dipke, who describes himself as a representative voice for unemployed youth. Within a short period, the campaign became extremely popular among Gen Z users and gained millions of followers across various social media platforms. After the suspension of the original account, Dipke reportedly launched a backup handle titled “Cockroach is Back” and appealed to supporters to continue the movement online. Meanwhile, Dipke has claimed that several of the organization’s social media accounts were either suspended or hacked. He also alleged that his personal Instagram account was compromised. In a social media statement, he said that the official CJP Twitter account, backup accounts, and Instagram page were no longer accessible. He further clarified that since he currently lacks access to social media platforms, any future posts appearing in the organization’s name should not be treated as official statements. Reports also indicate that the group’s website has gone offline. The matter is now expected to attract major legal and political attention as the Supreme Court examines the petition and the allegations linked to the controversial online movement.