The Delhi High Court on Friday declined an urgent hearing on a plea seeking directions for preventive, regulatory and crowd-control measures in connection with the June 6 protest proposed by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.
The petition was filed by Save India Foundation, which sought directions to authorities to put in place adequate arrangements to manage crowds and maintain public order during the planned demonstration.
The development comes as the Delhi Police said it has not received any formal request from the satirical political outfit for permission to hold the protest.
A senior police official stated that authorities would examine any application if and when it is submitted. The official added that the police are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to deploy personnel in sensitive areas if required to ensure law and order.
Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke shared an update on social media while travelling from the United States to India ahead of the proposed protest.
In a post on X, Dipke wrote, "On my way to India... Leaving my fate in the hands of the Constitution. #JaiBhim."
The post quickly drew attention online, with supporters closely tracking his return to the country. Dipke also urged supporters to participate in the June 6 demonstration, which the Cockroach Janta Party says is aimed at highlighting alleged irregularities and paper leak controversies in major competitive examinations, including NEET and certain CBSE-related tests.
The party has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging a lack of transparency and accountability in the conduct of examinations.
According to Dipke, his return to India is motivated by concerns affecting students and young people. He has maintained that the proposed protest is intended to raise questions about examination processes while advocating constitutional principles and democratic participation.
The activist had earlier appealed to supporters not to gather in large numbers at Delhi Airport to welcome him, a shift from an earlier message that had encouraged supporters to receive him upon arrival. The move appeared aimed at keeping the focus on the planned protest rather than his return journey.
With public attention surrounding the demonstration continuing to grow, Delhi Police reiterated that no formal permission request has been submitted so far. Authorities, however, said they remain prepared to take necessary measures to maintain public order should the protest move forward.
