Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Nariman Criticizes Judiciary's Religious Influence
Former judge Rohinton Nariman spoke about how judges should make decisions based on the law, not their religious beliefs.
He mentioned the 2019 Ram Mandir verdict and other instances where religious views were mentioned.
Nariman believes judges must follow the Constitution's rules, which includes secularism.
He also spoke about his book on world religions.
Nariman declared Hindus seeking legal remedy to reclaim their encroached and destroyed temples, as “hydra heads” and called the verdict “mockery of justice”.
Former Justice Nariman criticized influence of faith in judicial judgments.
He referenced ex-CJI DY Chandrachud and the Ram Mandir verdict.
Nariman said judges violate their oath by being influenced by faith.
He delivered a lecture on secularism and fraternity.
Nariman declared Hindus seeking legal remedy to reclaim their encroached and destroyed temples, as “hydra heads”.
- Who
- Former Justice Rohinton Nariman
- What
- Criticized judicial influence of faith and the Ram Mandir verdict.
- When
- September 1, 2024
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To discuss secularism and the role of faith in judgments.
Judicial Secularism
Judicial Religious Influence
Faith in Judgments
Judicial Secularism
Judges should not be influenced by faith, divine or bovine intervention in judgements violates oath.
Judicial Religious Influence
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Perspective on Hindu Temple Claims
Judicial Secularism
Justice Nariman declared Hindus seeking legal remedy to reclaim their encroached and destroyed temples, as “hydra heads” and stated verdict was mockery of justice.
Judicial Religious Influence
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- Event
- Comments on judiciary and faith
- Speaker
- Former Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Nariman
- Venue
- KM Bashir Memorial Lecture in Thiruvananthapuram
- Key Topics
- Secularism, judicial oath, religious influence
- Nariman's Stance
- Judges should not be influenced by faith