Indian Courts Cite Religious Texts in 2025 Rulings

In 2025, several courts in India used quotes from religious texts like the Bible, Bhagavad Gita, Guru Granth Sahib, and the Quran to make decisions.

For example, one court helped a student by quoting the Bible, saying that an honest apology can reduce guilt.

Another court used teachings from the Quran to make a city pay a lawyer for his work.

In a different case, a court quoted the Bhagavad Gita to forgive a man who returned money he took by mistake.

In a serious case, a court used verses from many religions to sentence a man to death for killing his mother.

Lastly, a court reminded everyone that even God gave Adam and Eve a chance to explain themselves, so courts should always listen to both sides.