38.6c New Delhi, India, Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Top Stories Supreme Court
Political NEWS Legislative Corner Celebstreet International Videos
Subscribe Contact Us
close
Legal Insiders

Stop doing 'puja', lamp-lighting, instead bow to the Preamble in judiciary-related events: Supreme Court Judge

By Shreya Agarwal      06 March, 2024 06:53 PM      0 Comments
Stop doing puja lamp lighting instead bow to the Preamble in judiciary related events says Supreme Court Judge

NEW DELHI: Justice Abhay S Oka, a sitting judge in the Supreme Court on Monday urged that instead of performing puja or lighting lamps in events of the judiciary, authorities now need to make way to bowing down to the Preamble of the Constitution of India.

Justice Oka was reportedly attending a Bhoomi Poojan ceremony for the inauguration of a new district court building in Pune, when he made this remark. He indicated that the thrust of such events of the judiciary should be on core constitutional principles instead, and urged the legal fraternity to espouse Dr. BR Ambedkars mindset.

He said, We have to stop doing pooja-archana or lighting lamp kind of rituals during any events related to the judiciary. Instead, we should keep the Preamble of the Constitution and bow down to it to start any event. We need to start this new thing to respect our constitution and it's value. 

According to a report in Economic Times, he was in attendance with fellow Supreme Court judges, Justices BR Gavai and Prasanna B Varale, the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay, and the Guardian Justice of Pune Justice Rvati Mohite Dere. 

Adding on to Justice Oka's suggestion, Justice BR Gavai suggested, Instead of performing pooja of a specific religion we should mark the foundation with a spade. We should inaugurate the event by watering the plants instead of the lamp lighting ceremony as suggested by our colleague Anil Killore. It will also send out a good message to (the) society in terms of the environment. 


 



Share this article:

About:

A wanderer, aspiring yogini and writer. Shreya is a lawyer by profession, journalist by passion. A g...Read more

Follow:
FacebookTwitterLinkedinInstagram


Leave a feedback about this
Related Posts
View All

Are "Socialist" and "Secular" words in Preamble unconstitutional? Are "Socialist" and "Secular" words in Preamble unconstitutional?

Why there is a debate over the words Socialist and Secular, which were added in the Preamble of the Constitution of India during the Emergency period in India? Read this whole report to know why people argue that these words are unconstitutional.

'It is not that Preamble can't be amended,' SC on plea against inclusion of socialist & secular 'It is not that Preamble can't be amended,' SC on plea against inclusion of socialist & secular

SC debates amending Preamble to remove 'socialist' and 'secular,' added in 1976, citing the unchanged adoption date of 1949 in a plea by Swamy.

Stop doing 'puja', lamp-lighting, instead bow to the Preamble in judiciary-related events: Supreme Court Judge Stop doing 'puja', lamp-lighting, instead bow to the Preamble in judiciary-related events: Supreme Court Judge

Justice Abhay S Oka, a sitting judge in the Supreme Court urges that instead of performing puja or lighting lamps in events of the judiciary, we need to bow down to the Preamble.

Supreme Court to assess legality of 'Socialist, Secular, Integrity' inclusions in 42nd Constitution Amendment Supreme Court to assess legality of 'Socialist, Secular, Integrity' inclusions in 42nd Constitution Amendment

Supreme Court evaluates 'Socialist, Secular, Integrity' inclusions in 1976 Amendment following Petition by Ashwini Upadhyay.

TRENDING NEWS

munna-bhai-to-andar-rhna-chahiye-sc-on-bail-plea-by-candidate-accused-of-using-proxy-in-competitive-exam
Trending Judiciary
'Munna Bhai to Andar Rhna chahiye,' SC on bail plea by candidate accused of using proxy in competitive exam

SC says “Munna Bhai should remain inside” while hearing bail plea of candidate accused of using proxy in UP CTET exam.

09 September, 2025 11:06 AM
kerala-hc-grants-10-day-leave-to-life-convict-for-law-college-internship
Trending Judiciary
Kerala HC Grants 10-Day Leave To Life Convict For Law College Internship [Read Judgment]

Kerala HC grants 10-day leave to life convict Karuvangadan Mukthar to attend law college internship, upholding prisoners’ right to education.

09 September, 2025 02:45 PM

TOP STORIES

husbands-increased-income-warrants-higher-maintenance-for-wife-delhi-hc
Trending Judiciary
Husband’s Increased Income Warrants Higher Maintenance for Wife: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Delhi HC rules husband’s increased income and rising living costs justify higher maintenance for wife, enhancing it from ₹10,000 to ₹14,000.

04 September, 2025 12:50 PM
bar-on-pre-arrest-bail-to-operate-under-sc-st-act-sc
Trending Judiciary
Bar on pre arrest bail to operate under SC/ST Act: SC [Read Judgment]

SC rules anticipatory bail barred under SC/ST Act; courts can allow only if FIR lacks prima facie case of offence.

04 September, 2025 01:12 PM
child-must-maintain-relationship-with-both-parents-even-if-they-live-abroad-sc
Trending Judiciary
Child Must Maintain Relationship With Both Parents, Even If They Live Abroad: SC [Read Judgment]

SC affirms child’s right to affection of both parents, granting father video call access to son living in Ireland every alternate Sunday.

04 September, 2025 01:40 PM
sc-registers-suo-motu-case-on-absence-of-cctv-cameras-inside-police-stations
Trending Judiciary
SC registers suo motu case on absence of CCTV cameras inside police stations

SC takes suo motu note of 11 custodial deaths, registers case over lack of CCTV cameras inside police stations to ensure accountability.

04 September, 2025 02:02 PM

ADVERTISEMENT


Join Group

Signup for Our Newsletter

Get Exclusive access to members only content by email