India, Sept. 19 -- Amid the critical comments on social media and veiled threats from militant religious groups, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday affirmed his respect for all religions. "Someone told me the other day that the comments I made have been portrayed in social media...I respect all religions," he said.
When the CJI mentioned how he was misquoted regarding Lord Vishnu idol in Khajuraho, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta said he has known the CJI since last 10 years and Justice Gavai visits all religious places with equal reverence and would not even think of insulting any deity.
"We used to learn Newton's law - for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Now with the advent of social media, we h...