Madras High Court seeks response on Cockroach Janata Party leader's nationality

The Madras High Court, comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, has ordered notices to be served on the Centre and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in connection with a petition raising questions about the nationality of the party's co-convenor Saurav Das.

The bench's decision to issue notices to both the central government and the political party indicates the court's intention to examine the matter closely. The notices will require the respondents to file their responses detailing the factual and legal position regarding Das's citizenship status.

The petition has raised concerns that have prompted judicial intervention at the high court level, suggesting potential implications regarding the eligibility of party leaders under constitutional provisions. The case now awaits responses from the Centre and the CJP, which will form the basis for further proceedings.

The high court is expected to schedule subsequent hearings to examine the submissions and determine the appropriate course of action based on applicable laws governing citizenship and political party leadership qualifications.