The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the central government’s decision to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) every year. The day marks the anniversary of the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.
A bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ruled that the government notification did not violate or disrespect the Constitution. The PIL argue that declaring June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ is derogatory, as the national emergency impose in 1975 in accordance with constitutional provisions.
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The government notification, issue on July 13, state that the day would observed to pay tribute to those who suffered and fought against the abuse of power during the Emergency period. Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that the observance would commemorate the contributions of those who endured the Emergency’s inhuman pains and reinforce individual freedom and democracy.
However, the court’s decision upholds the government’s move to acknowledge the significance of June 25 as a reminder of the importance of protecting democratic values and preventing the abuse of power.
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