Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking Bharat Ratna to Ratan Tata, know what was said?

Posted on 31st Mar 2022 by rohit kumar

Ratan Tata: The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking to confer Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honor, to former Tata Sons chairman and philanthropist industrialist Ratan Tata for his service to the nation. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the award of Bharat Ratna to Ratan Tata had come up before a division bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi, also comprising Justice Navin Chawla.

 

The bench said - to withdraw the petition, one may have to face the consequences

 

However, the bench dismissed the petition saying that the court did not interfere in the matter. Also, the court asked the petitioner\'s lawyer to withdraw it, failing which they may have to face consequences for it. The bench told the petitioner that if he wants, he can approach the government.

 

We have to decide, who should be given Bharat Ratna?

 

The bench said, \"Is it for us to decide who should be given the Bharat Ratna?\" The bench further said that either you withdraw this petition, otherwise they will have to pay the cost (fine or penalty) on behalf of the court.

 

 

Ratan Tata is a great businessman

 

Highlighting the philanthropic work of Tata and his company, petitioner Rakesh, who claims to be a social activist, has said in the petition, \"Ratan Tata is a great businessman and under his leadership, the business has been focused on global expansion. . Since retiring as the chairman of Tata Sons in 2012, Ratan Tata has been active in his capacity, investing in startups and encouraging young entrepreneurs.

 

The petitioner also said that in March 2020, Ratan Tata had promised Rs 500 crore from Tata Trusts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fiscal year 2020, the revenue of 30 companies of the Tata group was $ 106 billion. \"30 companies spread over 10  work in more than 100 companies and collectively employ more than 7.5 lakh people,\" the petition said.

 

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