Tue Jan 13 14:02:38 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Removal of Savarkar Portraits

The Story:
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the removal of portraits of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar from Parliament and other public spaces. The court expressed strong disapproval of the petition, indicating it would impose exemplary costs on the petitioner had the plea not been withdrawn. The petitioner, facing the court’s displeasure, opted to withdraw the PIL.

Key Points:

  • The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking the removal of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s portraits.
  • The portraits were located in Parliament and other unspecified public spaces.
  • The Court warned the petitioner of “exemplary costs.”
  • The petitioner withdrew the plea to avoid the imposition of costs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Supreme Court views attempts to remove Savarkar’s portraits as legally unmeritorious and potentially sanctionable.
  • This decision reinforces the existing public display of Savarkar’s image, implying an acceptance of his place in the national narrative, at least within the context of visual representation in public spaces.
  • The swift dismissal and threat of costs send a clear message discouraging similar petitions in the future.

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