I believe in secularism: CJI Gavai on critical social media posts over his comments in Khajuraho case

The Chief Justice of India (CJI), BR Gavai, has 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, Madhya Pradesh. CJI Gavai clarified that he respects all religions. His 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 10 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.