‘Cockroach Janta Party’s X Account Stays Blocked’: Delhi HC Denies Immediate Restoration, Sends CJP's Plea for Review
The court said the blocking dispute must first be reviewed by the government committee because it involves national security and far-reaching consequences.
- On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Delhi High Court declined immediate relief to Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke over the blocking of the party's X handle on national security grounds.
- The satirical movement launched in May 2026 following remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a hearing, prompting Dipke to create the online campaign to amplify youth concerns.
- Petitioners argue the suspension of the CJP's account without notice amounts to arbitrary censorship, maintaining the account serves as a necessary satirical platform for youth to voice grievances to government.
- Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology review committee to examine the plea, granting Dipke liberty to appear virtually during proceedings.
- The court posted the case for further hearing on July 6, with the outcome expected to set a significant precedent on how authorities handle controversial protest movements on social media.
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Delhi High Court Denies Interim Unblocking For Cockroach Janta Party X Account
The Delhi High Court has declined to immediately order the unblocking of the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account. The petition, filed by founder Abhijeet Dipke, challenged the blocking of the satirical collective’s social media handle. The court stated that any decision on interim relief would be made only after hearing responses from both the central government and X, and directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s review co…
Delhi HC refuses immediate unblocking of Cockroach Janta Party’s X account, seeks govt’s response
Appearing for Dipke, advocate Akhil Sibal pressed for account to be unblocked in meantime and argued that if there are any posts that govt does not want, those can remain blocked.
Court denies relief on Cockroach Janata Party's X account, seeks review of block order
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Union government and X on a plea against the blocking of the Cockroach Janta Party's account. It declined immediate restoration, ordered a review of the blocking order and fixed the matter for July 6.
Delhi HC sends notice to Centre, X for blocking Cockroach Janta Party
New Delhi: After the Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke filed a petition challenging the blocking of its social media accounts, the Delhi High Court on Friday, May 29, issued notices to the Union government and social media platform X. The High Court refused to order the unblocking of the digital outfit’s X account, but asked a review committee under the Information Technology Rules to examine the issue and take a decision before July …
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