The Madras High Court has issued notices in a public interest litigation (PIL) that seeks an investigation into Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das’s nationality and personal background. The plea asks that his Indian identity documents—passport and Aadhaar—be cancelled if he is found not to be an Indian national, and that his social media accounts be blocked.
Outlets report the court has directed responses from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and also issued notices to Das. Several summaries say the petitioner alleges Das’s “roots in Nepal,” and claims the individual’s name is Yogesh Sharma, while arguing that Das allegedly obtained Indian documents on the basis of concealed or fraudulent information. The petition also raises allegations about derogatory remarks against members of the judiciary.
Coverage broadly agrees on the court’s notice, the nature of the requested inquiry, and the link to passport/Aadhaar cancellation and X/Instagram account blocking. Some reports emphasize the court’s scheduling for further hearing in about six weeks, while others focus more on the nationality angle or the social media restraint component.
