Selective Secularism: The Hindu Quest for Equal Justice in India’s Courts
Parth Ojas · 10/08/2025 - Recent remarks by the Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, during the Khajuraho Javari Temple plea have sparked public discussion on judicial impartiality and sensitivity – emphasizing the need for courts to consider the perceptions and sentiments of Hindu society while upholding the rule of law and the principle of secularism.
- Even if a small fraction of citizens begins doubting judicial impartiality and fairness, it erodes the judiciary’s greatest asset—public trust and respect—which it is duty-bound to protect and strengthen.
- Ancient jurisprudence emphasized the importance of impartiality, while modern legal challenges show recurring neglect of Hindu concerns, requiring systemic reforms.
- Preaching equality while practicing partiality – selective secularism – undermines India’s constitutional promise; only adherence to Sarv Dharm Sambhav can restore true secularism.
Parth Ojas
Parth Ojas is a public intellectual and writer who examines the intersections of law, history, and culture, challenging readers to rethink justice, identity, and India’s civilizational journey.
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