MP court quotes Ramayan, Quran, Guru Granth Sahib, and Bible while sentencing a man to death for killing his adoptive mother, emphasizing moral, spiritual, and legal justice.
The Delhi High Court Yesterday (March 7th) highlighted the importance of mediation by referencing religious texts like the Gita,Ramayana and Bible. However, it emphasized that cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) cannot be settled through mediation. The court rejected a father’s plea to reinstate a POCSO complaint, citing the passage of time and the children’s involvement in personal disputes.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice Devan Ramachandran, is deliberating a petition against the movie ‘Antony’ for depicting a gun inside a Bible. The judge questioned the intolerance towards religious references in films, recognizing potential publicity benefits for the filmmakers. This case has ignited a debate on balancing artistic freedom and religious sensitivities in India’s diverse society.