Supreme Court Grants Final Chance to Union in PIL on Currency Defacement Allegations
The Supreme Court of India has granted the Union Government one final chance to file its reply to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging the exchange of currency notes defaced by Kashmiri separatists at an RBI branch in Jammu and Kashmir. This case has sparked significant legal and public debate, centering on issues of national security, the RBI's regulatory mechanisms, and the role of separatist propaganda. Understanding the PIL Allegations The PIL alleges that defaced currency notes bearing separatist slogans or symbols were exchanged at an RBI branch in Jammu and Kashmir. Such acts could undermine the nation's financial integrity and propagate anti-national sentiments. The claims also question the adherence of the Reserve Bank of India to its own Clean Note Policy, which mandates the withdrawal and destruction of defaced currency to maintain public trust and security. Supreme Court's Directive During the most […]