Constitution is sacred text that unites all, judge tells law graduates in Shivamogga
Karnataka High Court judge V. Srishananda urged law graduates to view the Indian Constitution as their primary 'sacred text' to foster social harmony. He emphasized the legal profession's role in fighting injustice and building an inclusive society.
Why it matters
The speech highlights the role of the judiciary in promoting secularism and constitutional values in a diverse society.
Highlighting India’s Constitution as the binding force across religious and cultural divides, Karnataka High Court judge V. Srishananda called upon law students to treat the Constitution as their sacred text while confining other holy texts to their homes.
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