Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:09pm on 16 May 2026,Saturday India
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that his controversial remarks comparing certain people to “cockroaches” and “parasites” were aimed at individuals using fake degrees to enter professions, not unemployed youth. The clarification came after strong criticism from opposition leaders, activists, lawyers, and journalists over comments made during a Supreme Court hearing on a plea related to senior advocate designation. Justice Kant said his observations were “misquoted” and expressed pride in India’s youth, calling them the pillars of a developed nation. The controversy reignited debate over judicial language, unemployment, activism, and freedom of dissent in democracy. (PC: PTI)
