A petitioner seeking inquiry into the death of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose faced intense scrutiny from the Supreme Court on Monday, as doubts were cast upon the individual's motives during a recent hearing. 

The bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Vishwanathan questioned the petitioner's bona fides and potential political motivations behind the plea.

During the hearing, Justice Surya Kant directly questioned the petitioner, Pinaki Pani Mohanty, asking, "Who is making you file these kinds of petitions before elections?" This straightforward inquiry hinted at suspicions regarding the timing and purpose of the petition.

Mohanty maintained that he was acting independently, citing concerns for human rights as his driving force. However, the bench remained unconvinced, pressing him further on his track record in human rights activism. 

Mohanty pointed to an order he had obtained previously, but upon review, the bench dismissed it as a routine administrative matter, unrelated to any significant human rights work.

The justices expressed frustration at what they perceived as reckless allegations being made against deceased figures, citing examples such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. They questioned Mohanty's credibility in making such claims, emphasizing the importance of responsible petitioning and factual accuracy.

Ultimately, the bench declined to pass any immediate orders on the petition, instead scheduling it for further consideration in four weeks.