Justice N. Kotiswar Singh said India is not a religious state and highlighted the historical context of the term “Hindu.” He noted the Constitution embraces all faiths, describing “Hindu” as a geographical identifier linked to people beyond Indus.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar for felicitating CJI Surya Kant while party name and symbol disputes are pending before the Supreme Court. Raut termed the act a “demise of justice” and alleged conflict of interest as the cases remain undecided for over three years.
