‘You Are Not Gen Z’: Delhi HC’s Witty Exchange With CJP Leaders
A light-hearted moment unfolded in the Delhi High Court when Justice Subramonium Prasad questioned if CJP leaders belonged to Generation Z.
A courtroom hearing at the Delhi High Court took an unexpectedly light-hearted turn when the bench began questioning the generational identity of the petitioners. The exchange occurred during a plea filed by leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
A Generational Debate in Court
While hearing the matter, Justice Subramonium Prasad turned his attention to the ages of the petitioners. He questioned their counsel, advocate Abhik Chimni, regarding how old the leaders were.
Counsel Chimni informed the court that Saurav Das is 27 years old, while Ashutosh Ranka is 32. This revelation prompted a curious response from the bench.
“Then you are not Gen Z. What is Gen Z?” the court asked.
As the court was explained that Generation Z typically comprises individuals born after 1997, Justice Prasad quickly did the math and reiterated with a touch of humor, “Then you are not Gen Z.”
The Legal Core of the Plea
Despite the momentary levity, the case centered on a serious legal challenge. The petitioners had approached the High Court to contest an order issued by a Special Executive Magistrate, which had extended their judicial custody until October 21.
During the proceedings, Justice Subramonium Prasad raised a significant legal point. He questioned why the petitioners had chosen to file a plea under Article 226 of the Constitution, suggesting that an alternative remedy of revision might have been available against the magistrate's order.
The Outcome
The legal battle ended abruptly as the petitioners decided to withdraw their plea. The court noted that since the petition was withdrawn, it had not expressed any opinion on the actual merits of the case.
The hearing saw the appearance of Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma and advocate Ashish Dixit representing the Delhi Police, while advocate Abhik Chimni represented Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and the other petitioners.