New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from the Centre on a plea by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter seeking directions for return of his "ashes" from Tokyo's Renkoji temple.

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre seeking its response on the plea filed by Anita B Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Bose.

Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi appeared for the petitioner.

There have been many theories surrounding Netaji's disappearance in August 1945.

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Some reports have suggested that his remains are preserved at the Renkoji temple in Tokyo.