The Delhi High Court is examining a petition by Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta (Janata) Party, challenging the blocking of the group’s X account in India. In hearings reported across outlets, the court does not order immediate unblocking of the account. Instead, a bench led by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issues notice to the Centre and to Meta-owned X and directs the parties to respond. The court asks a review committee created under the IT Rules to examine the issue comprehensively and place its decision on record. The committee is permitted to consider whether the blocking should be set aside and, if it is satisfied, it is described as legally empowered to order unblocking.
The matter is listed for further hearing on July 7, with some reports indicating virtual participation for Dipke before the review process. Dipke’s submissions, as described by multiple outlets, characterize the account as satirical and also allege complications beyond the X account, including claims of account compromises and hacking of other social media accounts. The proceedings focus on the legality and justification of the blocking, including the grounds cited by authorities.
