RAJEEV MANKOTIA vs THE SECY. TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA &ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the significance of the Viceregal Lodge at Shimla, emphasizing its historical importance as a symbol of India's colonial past and the struggle for independence. The Court held that the building should be preserved as a historical monument of national importance, despite arguments for its conversion into an institute due to limited use by the President of India. The decision underscored the need to maintain the grandeur and beauty of such historical sites for future generations.