Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea By Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Daughter Seeking Repatriation Of His Remains
The Court has issued notice in a writ petition filed by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's daughter, Anita B. Pfaff, seeking the repatriation of Netaji's mortal remains from Renko-ji Temple.
The Supreme Court has issued notice and sought the response of the Union of India in a writ petition filed by the daughter of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Anita B Pfaff, seeking repatriation of Netaji’s remains.
Previously, the Court refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Ashish Ray, the grand-nephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, who also sought the repatriation of Netaji’s mortal remains to India.
The Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana issued notice in the matter.
Senior Advocate Abhishek Manusinghvi appeared for the Petitioner.
Chief Justice Kant said, "Let Union file their response."
The Plea prayed, "A. Direct the Respondents to initiate formal communication through MEA to preserve the ashes /urn and maintain status quo at Renko-Ji Temple, Tokyo, Japan; B. Direct the Respondents to constitute the inter-ministerial committee forthwith; C. Direct the Respondents to place on record."
During the hearing of the previous plea, filed by the grand nephew, Singhvi had informed the bench that Netaji's daughter would file a writ petition.
The Court had refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to officially declare Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as the "National Son" of India. The Court dismissed the plea, labelling the petitioner "incorrigible" for repeatedly filing meritless cases.
Claiming that lives and achievements of national heroes, specially Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, were being distorted in films and various forms of media, a PIL was also filed before the Calcutta High Court seeking direction to the Centre to take steps to stop such activities. Claiming that the Government of India has already conducted different inquiry commissions on Netaji and reports of these have been published and admitted in the Parliament, the petitioners alleged private profiteering by spreading various unverified theories through films and mass media.
Cause Title: Anita B Pfaff v. Union of India & Ors. [W.P.(C) No. 842/2026]