CJI Clarifies 'Cockroach' Remark Targeted Only Fake Degree Holders, Not All Youth
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday reiterated that his remarks about cockroaches during a Supreme Court hearing in May this year were directed solely at individuals who had entered the legal profession using fake degrees, and not at the youth in general, for whom he expressed great respect.
The CJI made the clarification in an interview with The Indian Express, stating that the issue of fake law degree holders had been previously flagged by the Bar Council of India. It was in this context that he made the comments. 'It was about the lawyers who have entered profession through backdoor based on mostly fake degrees. Issue was about fake law degrees and how to clean up. It was in that context that I commented,' he said.
The remarks had sparked controversy, with some interpreting them as a broad criticism of young lawyers. The CJI’s reiteration aims to set the record straight, emphasizing his respect for the youth and his focus on maintaining the integrity of the legal profession.
