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Chief Justice of India BR Gavai addressed the social media reaction to his remarks about a Lord Vishnu idol case. He clarified that he deeply respects all religions and visits various religious places. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defended the CJI, noting how social media often blows things out of proportion. Other judges on the bench also shared their experiences with online misinformation and false portrayals.

Key Points: CJI BR Gavai Clarifies Lord Vishnu Remark Respects All Religions

  • CJI BR Gavai clarifies his respect for all religions amid social media criticism
  • Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defends CJI's character and religious visits
  • Supreme Court judges discuss the negative impact of misinformation online
  • Court declined to restore a beheaded Lord Vishnu idol in Khajuraho temple
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I respect all religions: CJI BR Gavai on social media reaction over his Lord Vishnu remark

CJI BR Gavai addresses social media backlash over his Lord Vishnu temple remarks, stating he respects all religions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defends him against disproportionate online reactions.

"Newtons' law says that every action has an equal reaction. Now every action has a disproportionate social media reaction - Solicitor General Tushar Mehta"

New Delhi, September 18

The Chief Justice of India (CJI), BR Gavai, on Thursday responded to the social media reaction over his remarks that came while dismissing a plea seeking restoration of a 7-foot-long beheaded structure of Lord Vishnu in the Javari temple in Khajuraho, MP.

CJI Gavai clarified that he respects all religions.

The comments came during the post-lunch session of the CJI-led bench at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

The Solicitor General of India (SGI), Tushar Mehta, who was also present at the court, stated that he has known the CJI for the last ten years and knows very well that the CJI visits all religious places. Mehta added that these days, things are blown out of proportion on social media.

"Newtons' law says that every action has an equal reaction. Now every action has a disproportionate social media reaction," Mehta said.

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, who was also present at the court, agreed with the aforesaid view and added that lawyers suffer every day due to such kinds of portrayals of issues on social media.

CJI Gavai, at this stage, also mentioned that even his remarks on the Nepal issue had received a similar reaction.

Justice K Vinod Chandran, who was on the bench beside CJI Gavai, also underscored the negative impact of misinformation on social media, calling it anti-social media, and shared his own experience of being misjudged online.

Senior Advocate Sanjay Nuli, who had represented the petitioner Rakesh Dalal in the Lord Vishnu matter, also clarified that the CJI never made the statement falsely attributed to him while flagging concern over misleading social media posts."

The CJI had, during the hearing of the Lord Vishnu idol matter on Tuesday, remarked that the petitioner seeking directions to restore the idol should go and seek the remedy by praying to Lord Vishnu, as the Court declined to entertain the same.

While refusing to hear the case, the top court had opined that it's a dispute over a temple which is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), suggesting that the ASI is an authority better equipped to intervene in this regard.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Solicitor General said it perfectly - Newton's law has been replaced by social media law where reactions are always disproportionate. We need to be more responsible before sharing content online.
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Sarah B
While I understand the court's position on the temple matter, I wish our judiciary would be more sensitive when making remarks about religious practices. The comment about praying to Lord Vishnu could have been worded differently.
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Vikram M
ASI should indeed handle such matters - they have the expertise for temple conservation. The court was right to direct the petitioner to the appropriate authority. Justice Chandran calling it "anti-social media" is spot on! 😄
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Ananya R
It's sad that even our judges have to clarify their religious beliefs because of social media trolls. We should trust our institutions more and react less to sensationalized content.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how social media impacts even the highest court. The Nepal reference shows this isn't an isolated incident. Digital literacy and fact-checking should be emphasized more in our education system.

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