New Delhi: On October 21, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition that sought to replace the term ‘Hindutva’ with ‘Bharatiya Samvidhanatva’ (Indian Constitution) in public discourse.
The petition, filed by Dr. SN Kundra, was rejected by a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. “No, sir, we will not entertain this,” the CJI firmly stated when the petitioner attempted to present further arguments. The court deemed the plea a “complete abuse of process.”
The bench, which also included Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, dismissed the case without further deliberation.
The term ‘Hindutva’ has been a subject of legal and political debate in India for decades, with its interpretation often sparking controversy. However, the court refused to engage with this particular petition, underscoring the importance of judicial efficiency and the appropriate use of legal channels.
