Delhi High Court orders restoration of Cockroach Janta Party’s X account
The Delhi High Court has ordered the restoration of the Cockroach Janta Party's X account after the Indian government withdrew its objections. The account had been blocked as a precautionary measure during the NEET examination period to prevent potential panic.
Why it matters
This case reflects the ongoing tension between government censorship for public order and the protection of digital satire and free speech.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) directed the restoration of the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) , after the Central government informed the Court that it no longer had any objection to the account being unblocked.
The article balances the government's security justification with the petitioner's argument for free speech.
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