“A mark of honour and neither a bounty nor a dole”: with those words the Supreme Court has restored a widow’s Freedom Fighter Pension after her claim was turned away for delay, laches and estoppel. Such claims, the Court held, are decided on probabilities, and a hypertechnical process diminishes the very honour the scheme confers. […]
The Supreme Court criticized Rahul Gandhi for his controversial comments about Veer Savarkar, leading to a defamation case filed by Savarkar’s relative. The court summoned Gandhi to appear in Pune on May 9, 2025, and warned him against making uninformed statements about historical figures. Proper historical understanding is emphasized for political leaders.
Today, On 14th May, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL alleging Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal misused the names of national icons for political gains. The court found no merit in the claims, stating they lacked substantial evidence. The dismissal reflects the court’s stance on avoiding politically charged issues without a strong legal basis.
