Chief Justice Surya Kant clarified his recent remarks, stating his criticism was aimed at individuals with fake degrees entering professions like the Bar, not the youth of India. He expressed pride in the nation's youth and their role in developing India.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his remarks comparing some unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' stating his comments were misquoted and targeted individuals using fake degrees in professions. He expressed pride in India's youth, calling them pillars of a developed nation, and emphasized his respect for them. The clarification followed controversy over his observations during a court hearing.
The Supreme Court expressed strong concern over lawyers holding fake degrees, with Chief Justice Surya Kant suggesting a CBI investigation. The bench also criticized a lawyer's social media conduct and approach to filing contempt petitions, leading to the withdrawal of the plea.
