Disclaimer - Cockroach Janata Party

1. Nature of Content

This website (cockroachjanataparty.io) publishes independent analysis, opinion, commentary, and fact-based reporting concerning the Cockroach Janata Party (“CJP”) movement and related matters of public interest in India. The content on this website represents the personal views and opinions of the respective authors and does not necessarily reflect the official stance of any political party, government body, or organisation.

All opinion pieces and editorial commentary are clearly identified as such. Readers are strongly encouraged to independently verify every claim, statistic, and assertion made on this website before forming their own conclusions. Do not blindly believe even us — cross-check everything.

2. Constitutional Protection — Freedom of Speech

The content published on this website is protected under the following provisions of the Constitution of India:

Article 19(1)(a) — Every citizen of India has the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. This includes the right to express opinions, offer criticism on matters of public interest, and publish commentary and analysis through any medium, including digital platforms.
Article 19(2) — We acknowledge that this right is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offence. We affirm that the content on this website operates strictly within these constitutional boundaries.
Article 21 — The right to life and personal liberty, which has been interpreted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017) 10 SCC 1 to include the fundamental right to privacy.

3. Protection Under Defamation Law

3.1 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860), Section 356 defines the offence of defamation. We rely on the following statutory exceptions to Section 356 that protect the content published on this website:

Exception 1 — Imputation of truth for public good: All factual claims on this website are based on information available in the public domain (news reports, government data, court records, publicly available social media posts, and official publications). These facts are shared for the public good, specifically to help Indian youth make informed decisions and not be misled by unverified claims.
Exception 2 — Public conduct of public servants and public figures: Commentary and criticism concerning the actions, statements, and conduct of individuals who have voluntarily entered the public arena — including founders of public political movements, elected representatives, and judicial officers acting in their official capacity — is protected.
Exception 3 — Conduct of any person touching any public question: The CJP movement presents itself as a political movement affecting millions of Indian youth. Commentary on its claims, manifesto, organisational structure, and leadership is squarely a matter of public interest and is protected under this exception.
Exception 9 — Imputation made in good faith for protection of interests: The analysis and commentary on this website is published in good faith with the intention of protecting Indian youth from potentially misleading information, and to encourage critical thinking and informed civic participation.

Section 357 BNS (replacing Section 500 IPC) prescribes punishment for defamation. We affirm that none of the content on this website is intended to, or does, constitute defamation. All criticism is directed at ideas, claims, policies, and public conduct — not at any individual’s private life or personal character.

3.2 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Parallel Reference

For states and jurisdictions where the IPC remains applicable or for matters arising prior to the BNS coming into force, we rely on the identical protections under Section 499 IPC, Exceptions 1, 2, 3, and 9, and acknowledge Section 500 IPC in the same terms as stated above for BNS Sections 356 and 357.

4. Information Technology Act, 2000

Section 79 — Intermediary Safe Harbour: To the extent that this website hosts any user-generated content (including comments), such content is the sole responsibility of the user who posted it. This website acts as an intermediary and is protected under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, provided it observes due diligence and removes unlawful content upon receiving actual knowledge or a court order.
Section 43A — Reasonable Security Practices: We implement reasonable security practices to protect any personal data that may be collected through this website.
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) 5 SCC 1: The Hon’ble Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act as unconstitutional, affirming that online speech enjoys the same constitutional protection as offline speech under Article 19(1)(a). Our content is published in reliance on this landmark judgment.

5. Other Applicable Laws

Consumer Protection Act, 2019: One of the objectives of this website is to help readers identify potentially misleading claims and information. This aligns with the spirit of consumer protection legislation that guards against unfair trade practices and misleading representations.
Right to Information Act, 2005: Several analyses on this website reference information obtained or obtainable through RTI applications. The public’s right to access such information is a recognised democratic right.
Press Council Act, 1978: Although this is a digital publication, we adhere to the principles of fair comment, accuracy, and responsible journalism recognised by the Press Council of India.

6. Key Supreme Court Judgments

The content on this website is published in reliance on, among others, the following landmark judgments of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India:

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) 5 SCC 1 — Online speech is constitutionally protected. Struck down Section 66A IT Act.
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017) 10 SCC 1 — Recognised the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21.
S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram (1989) 2 SCC 574 — Freedom of expression includes the right to propagate ideas and to criticise. The right of a citizen to exhibit films or publish content on matters of social significance is protected.
R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu (1994) 6 SCC 632 — Recognised the right to publish and comment on the public acts of public officials and public figures, even without their consent.

7. No Defamation Intent

We explicitly and unequivocally declare that:

No content on this website is published with the intention of defaming, harassing, or causing harm to any individual, organisation, or political entity.
All criticism is directed at ideas, public claims, policies, and public conduct — not at any individual’s personal life, private affairs, or personal character.
There is absolutely no malice, ill will, or personal animosity behind any content published on this website.
The sole purpose of critical analysis is to foster informed public discourse and protect the interests of Indian youth.

8. Accuracy & Corrections

While we strive for factual accuracy in all our publications, we make no warranty or guarantee that every piece of information on this website is complete, current, or error-free. If you believe any factual claim on this website is inaccurate, please contact us with specific details and supporting evidence. We commit to reviewing and correcting any verified factual errors within 48 hours of notification.

9. Third-Party Content & External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media accounts, and external content. These links are provided for informational and cross-verification purposes only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its content.

User-generated content (comments, forum posts) represents the views of the individual users who posted them and not the views of this website. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user-generated content in accordance with Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021.

10. Cross-Verification Commitment

We actively encourage every reader to independently verify all claims, data, and opinions presented on this website. We provide source links and references wherever possible. Do not accept any information at face value — including from us. Think critically, check multiple sources, and form your own informed opinion.

11. Grievance Redressal

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we have appointed a Grievance Officer. If you have any concerns about any content on this website, including requests for corrections, clarifications, or takedowns, please contact:

Grievance Officer
Email: grievance@cockroachjanataparty.io
Response time: Within 24 hours of receipt. Resolution within 15 days as mandated by the IT Rules, 2021.

This Disclaimer was last updated on May 23, 2026. We reserve the right to update this Disclaimer at any time. Continued use of this website after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.