CJI Surya Kant clarifies ‘parasites’ remarks, says ‘pained’ over media reports
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his recent remarks about 'parasites,' expressing his disappointment over media misinterpretation. He stated that his comments were aimed at individuals entering the legal profession with fraudulent degrees, not at the youth of India. Kant emphasized his respect for the youth and their role in the country's future development.
- ▪CJI Surya Kant clarified his remarks made during a court hearing, stating he was misquoted by the media.
- ▪His comments were directed at individuals with fake degrees entering the legal profession, not at the youth.
- ▪Kant expressed pride in the youth of India, calling them the pillars of a developed nation.
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday (May 16, 2026) issued a strongly worded clarification on his 'parasites' remarks, saying he was "pained" by media reports that suggested he criticised youth."I am pained to read how a section of the media has misquoted my oral observations made during the hearing of a frivolous case yesterday," the CJI said in a statement.Justice Kant emphasised that his remarks were specifically directed at individuals entering the legal profession through "fake and bogus degrees" and were "misquoted by a section of the media." The clarification follows a controversy during a hearing on Friday (May 15, 2026), when the CJI used words like "parasites" and "cockroaches" while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation."What I had specifically…
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