Supreme Court Addresses Protest March by Cockroach Janata Party Amid NEET Controversy

The Supreme Court has declined to prohibit a protest march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party, scheduled for September 5, amid ongoing NEET controversies. The court expects all parties to maintain peace and adhere to legal frameworks. The protest, which coincides with Teachers' Day, aims to highlight issues surrounding examination irregularities and police actions during previous protests. A retired police officer's petition seeks to regulate such demonstrations in sensitive areas of Delhi. The case will be heard on September 10, raising questions about the balance between public expression and law enforcement.

By Ambika Singh Aug 31, 2026, 14:07 IST

Supreme Court's Stance on Upcoming Protest

New Delhi: On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to issue orders regarding a petition aimed at banning a protest march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) scheduled for September 5. The court expressed its expectation that all parties involved would act in a peaceful and lawful manner.

A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, advised the petitioner to present their case to the High Powered Enquiry Committee established to investigate claims of police misconduct during the NEET protests.

"This matter will be scheduled for hearing alongside other pending petitions on September 10," the bench stated, while also issuing a notice regarding the case.

The court emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order, stating that the enforcement agencies are responsible for distinguishing between legal and illegal actions. The bench urged all parties to respect the law and conduct themselves accordingly.

The CJP's planned protest in Delhi is a response to the government's failure to fulfill commitments made on July 25, which were intended to persuade the group to end its 36-day protest against alleged examination irregularities.

Despite the CJP's announcement of the march, the city police indicated that they had not received any formal request for a procession from India Gate to the Delhi Police Headquarters.

The petition, submitted by retired Delhi Police officer Rajendra Singh, seeks to prevent any public calls for large-scale mobilizations or demonstrations in sensitive constitutional areas, such as India Gate and Central Vista, unless proper permissions are obtained.

Additionally, the plea requests that any planned mobilization in Lutyens' Delhi be postponed or adjusted until after the BRICS Summit, which is set for September 12-13.

The petition further calls for regulations to ensure that no march or procession exceeds authorized limits without lawful permissions and adherence to the area's regulatory framework.

The CJP's march is planned for Teachers' Day and will be led by families of students who tragically took their own lives following the cancellation of the NEET earlier this year, as well as those who faced police brutality during the protests in July.