CJI Surya Kant: Some Unemployed Youth, Like Cockroaches, Become Media and Activists

Chief Justice Surya Kant made controversial remarks during a Supreme Court hearing about senior advocate designation. He compared unemployed youth to "cockroaches" who become media activists attacking the system. The bench criticized a lawyer petitioner for aggressively pursuing designation and his social media conduct. The court questioned whether senior advocate status became merely symbolic. The bench also raised concerns about fake lawyer degrees and criticized the Bar Council of India. The petitioner eventually apologized and withdrew his plea.