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SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking probe into Cockroach Janta Party
The CJP surfaced recently amid a controversy over remarks attributed to CJI Surya Kant on "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a court hearing on May 15 on a plea concerning senior designation for a lawyer
‘Don’t take it so sentimentally’: Chief Justice on plea against cockroach campaign
The Chief Justice had pulled up a lawyer who filed a petition seeking directions to the Delhi High Court over the designation of a Senior Advocate, a status he himself was aspiring to.
Who is Meenakshi Madan Rai, the next Chief Justice of Patna High Court? Know her educational qualifications, legal career and more
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, a distinguished judge from Sikkim High Court, has been recommended by the Supreme Court collegium to become the next Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Her appointment follows the retirement of the incumbent. Rai, Sikkim's fi…
Rise of ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ in India
Kathmandu, May 22. Indian politics has recently found an unusual symbol: the cockroach. Following a remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant last week, the term gained attention that led to the formation of the party, Cockroach Janata Party, on digital platforms. D…
Founder’s parents sleepless as ‘Cockroach’ sets social media on fire
Cockroach Janata Party was born following a controversy over Chief Justice of India Surya Kant using the terms “parasites” and “cockroaches” while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation.
Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in, takes charge as Chief Justice
KATHMANDU: Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has formally assumed office as the Chief Justice following his appointment and oath of office, concluding a process that had drawn extensive political and legal attention in recent weeks. President Ram Chandra Paudel …