New Delhi, May 24 -- A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking action against the satirical outfit "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) for allegedly misusing and commercially exploiting oral observations made by the Court during judicial proceedings.

The plea, filed by Advocate Raja Choudhary, alleges that the group used courtroom remarks for branding, publicity and monetised digital engagement.

"The Petitioner respectfully submits that subsequent developments, including activities associated with 'Cockroach Janta Party,' alleged trademark-commercial assertions, branding campaigns, and monetised digital circulation, prima facie demonstrate organised commercial appropriation of judicial controversy and ...