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  India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant has clarified his controversial remarks involving the term “cockroach,” saying that his comments made during a Supreme Court hearing were misquoted and subsequently presented out of context. In a recent interview, Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed the controversy surrounding his remarks and alleged that the statement had been deliberately misrepresented. He said that his comments were presented in a misleading manner, creating confusion and misunderstanding, particularly among young people. The Chief Justice said that what he had actually stated during the court proceedings was different from the version that was circulated publicly. According to him, his remarks were taken out of context and presented in a way that misled the public and India’s youth. Surya Kant also expressed concern over the growing practice of sharing short video clips of court proceedings on social media without providing the necessary background or context. He said that isolated clips can create an inaccurate impression of what was actually said during judicial proceedings. The Chief Justice appealed to the media as well as citizens to recognize that constitutional rights come with corresponding responsibilities and duties. He stressed that while people have the right to express their views and access information, they must also understand their responsibility toward society. “When we talk about rights, we must also have the ability to perform our duties,” Surya Kant said, emphasizing the importance of maintaining social harmony. He added that society must make continuous efforts to promote harmony and responsible public discourse. The controversy dates back to May, when the Chief Justice reportedly compared holders of fake degrees and people allegedly misusing the Right to Information (RTI) system or social media to “cockroaches.” The remarks triggered a strong public reaction and generated widespread discussion on social media. Following the controversy, a satirical public political movement called the “Cockroach Janta Party” was reportedly established. The group used the Chief Justice’s controversial remarks as a basis for its political satire and public activities. The movement has also attracted attention through its recent protest over the alleged NET-UG paper leak issue in Delhi. Demonstrators reportedly gathered at Jantar Mantar one of the capital’s prominent locations for political protests and public demonstrations. The protest over the examination paper leak reportedly ended with calls for the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, highlighting the growing political and public anger surrounding the issue. The latest comments by Chief Justice Surya Kant appear aimed at clarifying his position and explaining the context in which the original “cockroach” remarks were made. His criticism of social media clips also reflects broader concerns within the judiciary about court proceedings being circulated online without the complete context. The controversy has sparked a wider debate in India over judicial language, freedom of expression, responsible use of social media and the responsibilities that accompany constitutional rights. By clarifying his remarks, the Chief Justice has urged the public and media to consider the complete context of judicial observations rather than relying solely on short clips or selectively quoted statements circulating on social media. He also emphasized the need for citizens to balance their rights with their responsibilities and work toward maintaining social harmony.

  A 31-year-old software engineer was allegedly beaten to death by his in-laws following a domestic dispute at his home in India, according to allegations made by his family. The deceased, identified as Viney Gupta had been married to a woman named Rekha for around three and a half years. Rekha is a housewife, and the couple had twin children—a son and a daughter. Viney worked as a software engineer in Noida and reportedly earned more than Rs6 million annually. According to Viney’s mother, the incident began with an argument between the couple over giving medicine to one of their children. The disagreement reportedly escalated after Viney raised his voice, causing Rekha to become angry. Following the heated exchange, she allegedly left the house and returned around 10 minutes later accompanied by members of her family. Viney’s family alleged that Rekha arrived with her two brothers, sister-in-law, father, uncle and another man. They claimed that the group entered the house and began assaulting Viney. The family further alleged that Viney’s mother was away at the time the alleged attack began, as she had gone to arrange water and tea for the visitors. According to the allegations, the attackers repeatedly assaulted Viney, strangled him and struck him on the chest with their hands and feet. His family members said they attempted to intervene and save him, but the alleged assault continued. Viney’s father said that the couple had been experiencing disagreements over minor issues for some time. The family had reportedly hoped that the problems could be resolved through discussion and reconciliation. However, he alleged that the situation eventually escalated into violence, resulting in Viney’s death. The deceased’s family has alleged that Rekha and six to seven other people were involved in the incident. They have also accused the suspects of conspiring to kill Viney. Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the case. Those arrested reportedly include Viney’s wife Rekha, her two brothers and another accused person. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Viney’s death is continuing. Police are expected to question the arrested suspects and examine the allegations made by both sides to determine what led to the fatal confrontation. The case has drawn attention to the escalation of domestic disputes into serious violence, while the exact circumstances surrounding Viney’s death will be established through the ongoing police investigation.