New Delhi, May 29 -- After the Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke filed a petition challenging the blocking of its social media accounts, the Delhi High Court on Friday, May 29, issued notices to the Union government and social media platform X.

The satirical digital outfit's X handle was withheld in India on May 21 following directions from the Centre and inputs from the Intelligence Bureau that raised "national security concerns." The outfit had swiftly taken over the internet, turning into a viral online phenomenon with over 22 million followers on Instagram.

Even after its X handle was taken down, it immediately launched another account, "Cockroach is Back," with the tagline "Cockroaches Don't Die."

However, its X handle ...