Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CJI Dismisses Media Reports on Urgent Plea
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, recently dismissed media reports that claimed he denied an urgent hearing on a plea related to police action against students during a protest.
He clarified that the matter was only a representation, not a formal petition.
The protest, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanded the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET exam leak issue.
The CJI also criticized the media for reckless reporting and stated that the court does not have time to watch videos at the mentioning stage.
The protest on July 20 saw clashes between protesters and security personnel, who used force to disperse the crowd.
CJI Surya Kant dismissed media reports as reckless and clarified that no petition was filed.
The matter was a representation, not a formal petition, according to the CJI.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET exam leak issue.
The CJI declined to examine video footage of police brutality at the mentioning stage.
The protest on July 20 led to clashes between protesters and security personnel.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Cockroach Janta Party, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Dismissal of media reports and denial of urgent hearing on a plea
- When
- July 20 (protest), Friday (CJI's statement)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanded resignation of Union Minister over NEET exam leak issue
Media's Perspective
CJI's Perspective
Nature of the Plea
Media's Perspective
Media reported that a petition was filed and denied urgent hearing.
CJI's Perspective
CJI stated it was only a representation, not a petition.
Media Responsibility
Media's Perspective
Media is free to report as per their understanding.
CJI's Perspective
CJI criticized media for reckless reporting without verifying facts.
Handling of Urgent Matters
Media's Perspective
Media highlighted the urgency of the matter based on lawyer's request.
CJI's Perspective
CJI emphasized that representations cannot be treated as writ petitions.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Demand of Protesters
- Resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Reason for Protest
- NEET exam leak issue
- CJI's Response
- Declined to examine video footage at the mentioning stage