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The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to replace the term 'Hindutva' with 'Bharatiya Samidhaanitva,' meaning Indian constitutionalism. The petition was filed by S N Kundra, a resident of Delhi's Vikaspuri. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, deemed the plea an abuse of the court's process, stating, 'This is complete abuse of the process.'
The Chief Justice refused to entertain the petitioner's submissions, emphasizing the inappropriateness of the petition. This decision underscores the court's stance on frivolous or unnecessary petitions, highlighting the importance of using the legal system responsibly. The court's stance reflects a commitment to upholding the integrity of the judicial process and preventing its misuse.
The court's decision on the 'Hindutva' petition coincided with its decision to stay the operation of communications issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) regarding students of unrecognised madrassas. The NCPCR had urged state governments to transfer students from these institutions to government schools. The Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind challenged this directive, arguing that the NCPCR's communication and subsequent actions by certain states needed to be stayed.
The apex court acknowledged the senior advocate's arguments on behalf of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, indicating a potential concern over the NCPCR's directive and its possible impact on the rights of students attending unrecognised madrassas. The court's intervention highlights the need for careful consideration of the legal and practical implications of policies that affect educational institutions and the rights of students.
Source: Supreme Court junks plea to replace ‘Hindutva’ with 'Indian constitutionalism'