My first reaction, while watching a debate on Timesnow, was, Gandhi has already been sold!!!! The debate has raised a question, Should Gandhi's blood stained soil and other belongings of Gandhis be auctioned? It gathers mix reaction from business community. But, the politicians and so called Gandhian who has already sold him on the name of vote, are unequivocally branded it as cheap attempt to gain publicity mongers attack on Gandhism. The opposition attacked the government for not taking any appropriate step for it. Anyway, i am not writing it on political point but there is a legal question connected to it, Who has superior 'title' over Gandhi memorabilia?
As of now, there is no attempt made by any person, either Indian Government or Gandhi's family member, for claiming a title over these memorabilia. Interestingly, no one has approached the court for stay of the auction. I believe Government of India has superior title of these memorabilia. I strongly believe that there are ample provisions under English as well as Indian law and Public International Law which can decide the issue and these memorabilia would be given to Government of India. The question of comity will also play very important role if the matter came before the court.
The case of Bumper Development Corp Ltd v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis and others (Union of India and others, claimants) [1991] 4 All ER 638, is somewhat similar to the present one. The issue involved in Bumper's case was Antique Artefacts of Lord Nataraja. The idol was made in 13th Century. The court has held that, the Temple(which was situated in India) has superior title over the artefacts than the Auction agency i.e. Bumper Ltd.
If humanity is a religion, Gandhi is a god. I am sure that if any kind of legal proceeding will be initiated by the Indian Government, definitely the government will satisfy the court's conscience and will get the possession of Gandhi memorabilia. The government should make a museum out of it and set an example for all who strives for publicity and make a money out of a 'God of Humanity.'
What is heart shattering is, the fact that the congress led UPA is in power and a chairperson of UPA is Sonia 'GANDHI'. Indian National Congress has been winning election on the name of GANDHI and by the name of GANDHI. Still, there is no step was taken by the Government.
The blood which was stained in the soil is invisible so as the blood stained on khadi kurta of politicians. Hey Ram!
Moral of the Story: Gandhi 'a person' has been murdered by GODSE, Gandhi 'an ideology' has been killing by politicians.
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