The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account on July 7, 2026 [1].

The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the Modi administration's efforts to curb the digital reach of the movement. It follows a period of escalating tension between the government and youth activists seeking educational reforms and greater accountability.

The court overturned a previous blocking order issued by the Union Government. The government had originally argued that the account needed to be suspended to prevent chaos and instability ahead of a NEET re-test. However, the court found that this justification was no longer valid. In its order, the Delhi High Court said, "Blocking no longer relevant."

Another part of the ruling stated, "The Centre's primary concern over NEET is no longer relevant," according to court documents [1].

This legal victory for the Cockroach Janta Party comes amid reports of physical violence against its supporters. On July 6, 2026, Delhi Police used canes on youth protesters who were marching toward the Parliament building in New Delhi. The protesters were demonstrating as part of a broader movement for systemic change in the education sector.

The clash between police and demonstrators occurred one day before the court's decision to lift the digital ban. The movement has continued to mobilize youth across the city despite the police crackdown. The restoration of the X account allows the party to resume its primary method of coordinating protests and disseminating information to its base.

“"Blocking no longer relevant"”

This decision underscores the difficulty the Indian government faces in maintaining long-term digital censorship when the original security justifications expire. By linking the social media ban to the specific timing of the NEET exams, the government created a legal window that the court could easily close once those events passed. The juxtaposition of the court's liberal stance on digital speech and the police's physical crackdown on the streets suggests a fragmented state response to the Cockroach Janta Party's influence.