Madras High Court Rejects Plea to Revoke Padma Vibhushan Award for Sadhguru, Cites Adherence to Norms

The Madras High Court dismissed a plea to revoke the Padma Vibhushan Award given to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, upholding that the award adhered to established norms and procedures. The Bench confirmed that judicial intervention was unnecessary, stating the award’s conferment underwent thorough vetting by intelligence agencies. This ruling emphasizes the judiciary’s respect for government discretion regarding national honors and reinforces the importance of procedural integrity.