I respect all religions, says CJI on Khajuraho case comments
New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai on Wednesday asserted that he respects all religions, suggesting he did not intend to hurt the sentiments of any community while dismissing a petition earlier this week that sought the restoration of a seven-foot beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari temple, part of the Khajuraho group of monuments in Madhya Pradesh.
"Someone told me the other day that the comments I made have been portrayed in social media in a certain manner...I respect all religions," the CJI said.
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta and senior counsel Kapil Sibal, who were present in the court for a matter, underlined the danger social media presents in the modern times.
"This is serious. We used to kno...
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