Delhi HC refuses interim relief to Cockroach Janata Party on ‘X’ ban
The Delhi High Court has denied immediate restoration of the Cockroach Janata Party's account on 'X', citing slightly offensive content. The court has issued a notice for a comprehensive affidavit from the Centre and 'X' and will hear the case further on July 6. The CJP, which gained popularity quickly, had its account withheld shortly after its launch, prompting political reactions and protests from supporters.
- ▪The Delhi High Court refused to grant interim relief for the Cockroach Janata Party's account on 'X'.
- ▪The court noted that the content on the account appeared slightly offensive and required holistic consideration.
- ▪The CJP's account was withheld shortly after its launch, leading to protests and political reactions.
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Delhi HC refuses interim relief to Cockroach Janata Party on ‘X’ banThe court, however, issued notice on the petition and directed the Centre and X to file a “comprehensive affidavit”.Published on: May 29, 2026 12:09 PM ISTBy Shruti KakkarShare viaCopy link The Delhi high court on Friday declined to immediately direct restoration of the ‘X’ account of satirical online collective Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), observing that the content on the page appeared “slightly offensive”.Youths aligned with the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ at a protest rally in Thane on May 25.
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