The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking declaration of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary on January 23 a national holiday, calling the petition a "mockery of PIL" and noting such decisions are part of the government's policy.

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala junked the plea saying, "The best way to recognise the services of Netaji is to work hard as he worked hard for India's Independence."