An advocate on Monday mentioned before the Supreme Court a writ petition concerning the controversy surrounding the recent “cockroach” remarks, alleging that a “distorted and malicious narrative” was continuing despite the clarification issued by the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant. Mentioning the matter before the Bench led by CJI Surya Kant, the counsel submitted:

“Even after the clarification of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, a distorted and malicious narrative is being spread… the image of the institution is being demonised.”

The advocate informed the Court that the petition seeks a declaration that oral exchanges during courtroom proceedings should not be commercially utilised or selectively circulated in a manner that distorts judicial proceedings.

The counsel further stated that the petition also seeks a CBI probe in relation to statements made by the Bar Council of India Chairperson regarding the alleged existence of “35 to 40 percent fake law degrees.”

Responding briefly, the CJI observed:

“There is no such great emergency. We will consider it.”