Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Palghar Lawyers Back Cockroach Janta Party, Offer Free Legal Aid
A lawyers’ group from Palghar said it supports a new political group called the Cockroach Janta Party.
The lawyers said they would help its members for free if they faced repression.
This help would be provided through the courts.
Digambar Desai spoke for the Vasai Lawyers Association.
He said protecting democratic values was important.
The association said some of its lawyers would take on such cases without charging money.
The statement was reported from Mumbai on October 2.
The article does not describe any specific case of repression.
The Vasai Lawyers Association in Maharashtra’s Palghar district has supported the Cockroach Janta Party.
The association said it would provide free legal assistance to CJP members facing alleged repression.
Spokesperson Digambar Desai said lawyers would represent the group on judicial forums without charge.
Desai said the assistance was intended to help keep democratic values alive.
The statement was made to reporters in Mumbai on October 2, a Friday.
- Who
- The Vasai Lawyers Association, its spokesperson Digambar Desai, and the Cockroach Janta Party.
- What
- The lawyers’ association offered free legal assistance to CJP members who might face repression.
- When
- October 2, a Friday; the year is not specified.
- Where
- The association is from Palghar district in Maharashtra, and the statement was made to reporters in Mumbai.
- Why
- Desai said the assistance would help keep democratic values alive.
- Supporting organization
- Vasai Lawyers Association
- Supported group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Location of lawyers’ association
- Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Spokesperson
- Digambar Desai
- Assistance offered
- Free legal assistance
- Potential recipients
- Members of the Cockroach Janta Party
- Reason given
- To help keep democratic values alive