CJI Surya Kant’s London Lecture Sparks Controversy After Attendees Raise Questions On Dissent And “Cockroach” Remarks

A lecture by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the University of London’s Birkbeck campus drew controversy after a tense exchange during the question-and-answer session. Attendees raised concerns regarding freedom of dissent in India and remarks linked to the term “cockroach” during discussions on artificial intelligence and international law.