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CJI condemns notice to Noida student who joined Jantar Mantar protest
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 11:41 AM
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The Chief Justice of India publicly criticised a court notice served to a Noida student for attending a protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
A court notice was issued to a student from Noida after he participated in a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The notice, which alleges a breach of court protocol, has sparked a heated debate over the rights of student activists and the limits of judicial authority.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud responded sharply, describing the notice as an overreach and questioning how a magistrate could target a young protester. In a public statement, he said the judiciary must not be used to stifle legitimate dissent and urged a review of the action.
Legal experts note that while courts can issue notices for contempt or procedural violations, applying such measures to a peaceful demonstrator is unusual. The student, whose identity has not been disclosed, has not yet commented publicly.
The incident adds to a growing series of confrontations between India’s top judiciary and activist groups, highlighting tensions over freedom of expression in a highly charged political environment.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud responded sharply, describing the notice as an overreach and questioning how a magistrate could target a young protester. In a public statement, he said the judiciary must not be used to stifle legitimate dissent and urged a review of the action.
Legal experts note that while courts can issue notices for contempt or procedural violations, applying such measures to a peaceful demonstrator is unusual. The student, whose identity has not been disclosed, has not yet commented publicly.
The incident adds to a growing series of confrontations between India’s top judiciary and activist groups, highlighting tensions over freedom of expression in a highly charged political environment.