Supreme Court Denies Plea for Guidelines on Ashoka Chakra Display

The Supreme Court declined a request for framing guidelines on the Ashoka Chakra display on the national flag. Chief Justice Surya Kant encouraged the petitioner to engage in constructive societal work instead, emphasizing that responsibility now lies with the authorities informed about the concern.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 16-04-2026 11:54 IST | Created: 16-04-2026 11:54 IST
Supreme Court Denies Plea for Guidelines on Ashoka Chakra Display
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The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea requesting that the central authorities establish guidelines for the proper display of the Ashoka Chakra on the national flag.

Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, advised the petitioner to focus on constructive contributions to society instead of pursuing the matter further.

The court acknowledged the petitioner's concerns but left the decision regarding any action to the discretion of the concerned authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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