Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Credit Netaji with Independence, Warns Litigant

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to officially credit Subhash Chandra Bose and the INA for India's independence.

CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi criticized the petitioner for filing a nearly identical plea previously rejected in 2024.

The Bench warned that persistent frivolous filings would lead to a ban on the petitioner's entry into the Court. The plea sought to declare Netaji the "National Son" and declassify reports on British withdrawal.

However, the Court ruled that historical interpretations are beyond judicial determination, suggesting the litigation was aimed at gaining popularity rather than resolving legal issues.

[Pinakpani Mohanty v. UOI]