Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for National Holiday on Guru Govind Singh's Birthday

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea on Tuesday that sought to establish a national holiday for the birthday of Guru Govind Singh, a revered figure for Sikhs, celebrated as Prakash Parv. The bench, composed of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, refused to take up the case by the All India Shiromani Singh Sabha.

The petitioner organization, represented by senior advocate Vikas Singh, requested directions for a policy that ensures consistency in declaring public holidays. The plea highlighted that the current system often reflects the political interests of ruling parties, leading to arbitrary holiday declarations.

The court's dismissal underscores the absence of specific guidelines governing public holiday declarations, maintaining the status quo and prolonging ongoing discussions about religious and cultural recognition in public life.