Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Prevent Improper Use Of Savarkar's Name

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 27) rejected a petition which sought to include the name of VD Savarkar in the schedule of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use )Act, 1956.The petitioner, Pankaj Phadnis, who appeared in person, also contended that the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was violating fundamental duties by making comments against Savarkar.A bench comprising...