Cockroach Janta Party: Delhi High Court declines to order

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Union government and X on a petition moved by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke challenging the blocking of the CJP's X account.

However, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav declined to immediately order restoration of the account. The Court said it can grant such relief only after hearing the government since the issue has far reaching consequences.

"There may be some substance in your submissions but they all need to be considered. They will be considered holistically after hearing the other side. There are far reaching issues. There are wider ramifications," the judge remarked.

The Court added that it will examine whether X can be directed to place on record the blocking order after Union of India files a comprehensive response.

"Let it be filed in four weeks from today," the Bench ordered as it listed the matter for hearing on July 6.

Meanwhile, the Court also ordered a review of the blocking order. It noted that a review committee is required to meet every two months as per relevant rules. The Court explained that the committee is empowered to examine all aspects against the blocking order.