Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court criticized a retired civil services officer for filing a PIL seeking removal of Savarkar portraits, saying, “You are wasting the Court’s time. Please don’t indulge in all this. Enjoy your retirement now. Have a constructive role.”
A PIL has been submitted to the Bombay High Court seeking heritage status for Savarkar Sadan, the historic residence of Vinayak Savarkar, amid demolition threats. The petition emphasizes Savarkar’s importance in India’s freedom movement and criticizes the Maharashtra government’s inaction over the past fifteen years. Urgent protection and recognition are requested from authorities.
Today, On 4th April, The Allahabad High Court rejected Rahul Gandhi’s plea challenging a summoning order in the Savarkar defamation case. A sessions court had issued the summons last December, citing that his remarks on Savarkar promoted hatred and ill-will. The court’s decision means Gandhi must now appear as required in the legal proceedings. This case adds to the ongoing legal challenges faced by the Congress leader.
A Pune court granted Rahul Gandhi a permanent exemption from appearing in the Savarkar defamation case. The case stems from Gandhi’s alleged derogatory remarks about Hindutva leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a speech in London in March 2023. The exemption means Gandhi will no longer need to be present for hearings. However, the legal proceedings in the case will continue.