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CJI Surya Kant blasts unemployed youth and lawyers seeking senior advocate status in Supreme Court hearing
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
He compared some unemployed youth to cockroaches turned activists
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi lambasted a lawyer who had been “pursuing” a senior advocate designation, warning that the status is conferred, not chased. In a sharply worded exchange, the bench compared some unemployed youngsters to “cockroaches” who later become media, social media and RTI activists, alleging they then “attack the system.” The court also flagged doubts about degree genuineness, with a possible CBI check. The lawyer apologized and withdrew.
- CJI Surya Kant said some unemployed youth later “attack the system.”
- The court likened them to “cockroaches” who become media and activism voices.
- Bench criticized a lawyer for pursuing senior advocate designation rather than receiving it.
- The court questioned the lawyer’s conduct and suitability, including Facebook language.
- Supreme Court hinted at verifying lawyers’ degrees, possibly involving CBI.
- The lawyer apologized and withdrew the petition.
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