Chief Justice of India Surya Kant makes remarks likening some unemployed youths to “cockroaches” who, he says, become activists and attack institutions. The comments are made while a bench headed by CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi is hearing a lawyer’s plea seeking senior advocate designation. The court questions the lawyer’s conduct and refers to the lawyer’s social media activity as part of its assessment. The bench also cautions that senior designation is not something people should “chase,” but an entitlement earned through appropriate professional standing. The remarks are directed at the broader conduct of certain individuals described as unemployed youth who, according to the court, take on activism that turns confrontational toward institutions. The case is framed around whether the lawyer’s behaviour and pursuit of designation meet the standards expected for senior advocates.