Surya Kant
United KingdomjudgeMaleb. 19624.5Global Dominance: 0.02%Surya Kant is a prominent judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for his insightful judgments and contributions to the legal landscape of the country. He has been involved in significant cases that address various aspects of law, including the rights of undertrial prisoners and the challenges faced by the judiciary in ensuring justice in a complex criminal justice system.
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Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India's Supreme Court, made a derogatory comment referring to unemployed youth as 'cockroaches' and 'parasites'.
ভারতের ‘তেলাপোকাদের’ বিজয় যা প্রমাণ করল
Bangladesh· 2026-08-07Surya Kant called for an independent investigation into the alleged police brutality against protesters.
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement demands detained protesters be released | IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-28
Surya Kant is accused of referring to young activists as 'parasites' and 'cockroaches'.
Here’s why India’s cockroach protests were such a success – and why the Mamdani effect means more to come | Mukul KesavanUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-27
Surya Kant, the Chief Justice, made a controversial comparison of unemployed youth to 'cockroaches' during a court hearing.
"Cucarachas" toman calles de la India, estudiantes protestan por irregularidades en examen oficial
Mexico· 2026-07-27
Justice Surya Kant made a remark during a Supreme Court hearing that was interpreted as demeaning to unemployed youth.
How the NEET UG 2026 paper leak snowballed into Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
India· 2026-07-26
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified remarks that were misquoted regarding unemployed youth.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits: What opposition can learn from CJP-led student protests | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-25Surya Kant is the Chief Justice of India who referred to unemployed youth as cockroaches during a court session.
Indias utdanningsminister går av etter store studentprotester
Norway· 2026-07-25Surya Kant is India's chief justice who made controversial remarks about unemployed youth.
‘I will die for this cause’: how India’s cockroach meme became the biggest challenge to Modi’s grip on power | IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-25
Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India, made a controversial comparison of unemployed youth to cockroaches.
Indiens generation Z protesterar mot korrupt utbildning
Sweden· 2026-07-23Surya Kant is the Chief Justice of India who made controversial comments that sparked the Cockroach movement.
What is the Cockroach movement behind the protests in India?
Canada· 2026-07-23CJI Surya Kant stated that once a high court grants bail to an accused, it must be treated as final.
'Bail by HCs shouldn't be challenged in SC': CJI-led bench rejects appeal by Chhattisgarh government | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-23
Surya Kant is the Chief Justice of India who made derogatory remarks about unemployed youth, sparking outrage.
Cómo surgió el Partido de las Cucarachas, el movimiento juvenil que presiona al gobierno de la India con protestas multitudinarias
Peru· 2026-07-21Surya Kant is the Chief Justice who made a controversial comparison of unemployed youth to 'cockroaches' during a court hearing.
Quiénes son las Cucarachas, el movimiento en India que surgió en redes sociales | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-07-21Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that the bungalow is a private residence and its occupants can make changes as long as they follow the law.
شاہ رخ کی رہائش گاہ منت کی تزئین و آرائش روکنے کی درخواست مسترد
Pakistan· 2026-07-14
Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for speedy completion of UAPA trials to address grievances of accused individuals.
Uapa Trials: Speedy completion of UAPA trials a challenge, says CJI Suryakant | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-11
CJI Surya Kant recently said 'justice delayed is justice destroyed'.
Supreme Court takes 14 years on criminal case, 2 convicts die waiting | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-27
Justice Surya Kant observed that Aadhaar should be used strictly as proof of identity and not as evidence of Indian citizenship.
'By 2030, only one document ...': Owaisi takes dig at BJP after MEA's 'proof of citizenship' remark | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-25
Justice Surya Kant was part of the Supreme Court bench that addressed the use of Aadhaar as proof of identity in the Bihar SIR case.
Passport just a travel document, not citizenship proof: MEA | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-24
CJI Surya Kant is part of the bench overseeing the establishment of the expert panel on the Aravalis.
SC sets up expert panel on Aravalis, petitioners question its independence | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-03
CJI Kant expressed the duty to protect the judiciary from baseless insinuations.
SC bans NCERT book over ‘judicial corruption’ chapter | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-27
Chief Justice Surya Kant criticised the book, saying it could damage the reputation of the judiciary.
India's Supreme Court bans textbook for referring to judicial corruptionUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-26Hon’ble Chief Justice Surya Kant disclosed that by September 2025, only 16.93% of the Legal Aid and Advice budget had been utilised.
Why rights exist but justice remains out of reach for the poor | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-20
CJI Surya Kant warned WhatsApp against sharing personal data of users.
Will ban you for sharing users’ personal data, SC warns WhatsApp | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-04
Surya Kant is the Chief Justice leading the bench that directed the implementation of procedures for voters flagged under 'logical discrepancy'.
SIR logical discrepancy: SC's West Bengal order effective all-India | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-30
Surya Kant is the Chief Justice of India who led the bench that refused to restrain the ED from accessing Mehta's phone.
Supreme Court rejects privacy plea, allows ED to access I-PAC man's phone | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
Surya Kant is the Chief Justice who addressed the issue of illegal mining in the Aravali hills.
SC to set up expert panel on Aravalis, tells states to stop illegal mining 'at all costs' | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
CJI Surya Kant was part of the bench addressing the issues related to West Bengal voters' discrepancies.
List WB voters with ‘logical discrepancy’: SC to poll panel | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-19
CJI Surya Kant appreciated the vision of Calcutta High Court and the state govt in setting up a circuit bench in Jalpaiguri.
‘You are guardians of Constitution’: CM Mamata Banerjee urges CJI to save democracy, stop agencies from defaming citizens | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2026-01-18
Surya Kant is the Chief Justice who asked the Election Commission for information on voter deletions.
How many deleted over citizenship from rolls: SC to EC | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-15CJI Surya Kant expressed concern over forest land being grabbed by private individuals in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand mute spectator to grabbing of forest land: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-22