The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to urgently hear a plea seeking intervention against a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on June 6. The petition had raised concerns over law and order, crowd management, and potential disruption of public services in the national capital.
The plea was mentioned before a vacation bench comprising Justices Saurabh Banerjee and Amit Sharma by counsel representing the Save India Foundation. The petitioner sought immediate preventive and regulatory measures ahead of the planned demonstration. However, the court refused to take up the matter on an urgent basis and declined to list it for immediate hearing.
The protest has been called by Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who has urged students and supporters to gather in Delhi and participate in the demonstration. The movement has gained significant attention on social media, attracting a large youth following and widespread public discussion.
In its petition, the Save India Foundation expressed concerns about the possibility of large crowds assembling at key locations, including Indira Gandhi International Airport, metro stations, and major entry points into Delhi. It requested the court to direct authorities to implement crowd-control measures and consider relocating or regulating the gathering to prevent disruption to hospitals, courts, railway stations, and other essential services.
The petition also alleged that the movement’s activities could pose challenges to public order and security. It sought strict monitoring of the event, including videography and enhanced regulatory measures to ensure the protest remains peaceful and does not affect emergency services.
The Cockroach Janta Party, which began as a youth-driven digital movement, has rapidly expanded its reach online. The organization has recently taken steps to formalize its structure, including the appointment of official spokespersons ahead of the June 6 protest.
The Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant an urgent hearing means that the protest is expected to proceed as planned, subject to existing permissions and regulations imposed by local authorities. Meanwhile, the movement continues to generate debate over issues such as youth participation, freedom of expression, and public accountability.
As preparations continue, authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the scheduled gathering in the capital.
