SC rejects PIL alleging misuse of Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh's names by Kejriwal for personal gains

NEW DELHI: The apex court Tuesday refused to entertain a plea seeking guidelines to prevent politicians from misusing and appropriating national icons and freedom fighters for personal gains.

A division bench headed by Justice B R Gavai said that the top court is not a "political arena" and that the petition was politically motivated and intended to target one political leader.

The development took place during the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) objecting to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal using the images of the late Bhagat Singh and Dr BR Ambedkar in the background during political addresses.


The petitioner, a professor from Sonipat, sought guidelines to prevent politicians from appropriating national icons and freedom fighters for personal gain.