CJI Surya Kant Refutes Reports of Refusing CJP Protests Petition: "It Was Only a Representation"
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant clarified on Friday that no official petition had been reportedly filed regarding the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi, calling media reports about him denying an urgent hearing "false and reckless."
Addressing the issue in open court, CJI Kant explained that a lawyer had merely mentioned the matter verbally without submitting any formal court papers. After checking with the court registry, he confirmed that no actual petition was ever registered.
What Prompted the Clarification?
The CJI’s remarks came after several media outlets reported that the Supreme Court had refused to hear an urgent plea regarding alleged police brutality against student protesters at Jantar Mantar.
- The Mention: On July 22, a lawyer orally raised the issue of ongoing student protests in the national capital.
- The Allegation: The counsel claimed that police and security forces were committing excesses against student protesters.
- The Response: CJI Kant told the lawyer not to waste time, noting, "Your time is more valuable than ours."
- The Demands: The lawyer attempted to push further, asking for the fair conduct of NEET exams and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following recent paper leaks.
- Video Evidence: Though the lawyer offered to show videos of alleged police action, the CJI stated the court was not interested in viewing them at that moment.
CJI Expresses Displeasure Over Media Coverage
CJI Surya Kant expressed strong disappointment over how the exchange was framed by news organizations, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting on court proceedings.
"Some person mentioned it. Media has falsely reported that I refused to list the matter. It was only a representation and people started recklessly reporting it. I checked with registry and not a paper was filed," CJI Kant stated.
By making this statement, the Chief Justice set the record straight, clarifying that the court cannot technically refuse to list a case that has not even been officially filed with the registry.
