Madras HC issues notice on plea to probe Saurav Das's nationality, block his social media handles

The Madras High Court has sought responses from Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das, the Union government and other respondents on a public interest litigation (PIL) demanding an inquiry into Das's nationality and background. The petition also sought restrictions on his social media accounts over alleged derogatory remarks against the judiciary. A division bench comprising Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan issued notices in the matter on Friday and directed the respondents to file their responses. The court has listed the case for further hearing after six weeks.