Archive · 29 May 2025
Religious Leaders Condemn Allahabad HC's 'Hearsay' Remark on Puranas
Imagine a court case about a religious place.
The court said that old stories (Puranas) used as evidence were like gossip.
Important religious leaders got upset.
They said the court was wrong because these stories are important to their religion.
They pointed out that the Supreme Court has accepted similar stories in past cases.
These leaders believe the court should respect their religious texts, as these texts help them see their Gods.
They want the court to reconsider its opinion because these texts are essential to them.
Basically, they are arguing about the importance of religious stories in legal matters.
Allahabad High Court said Puranas are hearsay in a Krishna Janmabhoomi case.
Religious leaders, including Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, condemned the court's remarks.
The Shankaracharya cited the Ram Janmabhoomi case where Supreme Court accepted religious texts.
Mahamandaleshwar of Niranjani Akhara called Puranas authenticated and scientific.
Leaders say courts should avoid hurting religious sentiments when dealing with religious texts.
- Who
- Key religious leaders and the Allahabad High Court are involved.
- What
- Religious leaders are condemning the Allahabad High Court's statement.
- When
- The court made the statement on May 23, and the condemnation followed.
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, referencing the Krishna Janmabhoomi structure in Mathura.
- Why
- The court stated that the Puranas were hearsay in a Krishna Janmabhoomi case.
Allahabad High Court
Hindu Religious Leaders
Validity of Puranas
Allahabad High Court
Puranas are hearsay evidence.
Hindu Religious Leaders
Puranas are completely authenticated and scientific texts.
Role of Religious Texts in Legal Context
Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court stated that the petitioner's claims based on Puranas are not valid.
Hindu Religious Leaders
Hindu religious texts are accepted in matters related to Hindu rights and structures.
Interpretation of Scriptures
Allahabad High Court
The court's view is based on Pauranic illustrations being hearsay.
Hindu Religious Leaders
The court should reconsider its view, as scriptures like Srimad Bhagwat Mahapuran and Gita are parts of the Mahabharat, not hearsay.
- Court in Question
- Allahabad High Court
- Case in Question
- Krishna Janmabhoomi
- Date of Order
- May 23
- Religious Leaders Condemning
- Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, Mahamandaleshwar of Niranjani Akhara, and others.
- Central Issue
- Court's view of Puranas as 'hearsay'.