In “Spending Maargazhi in California,” Justice Katju reflects on the significance of the Maargazhi month, which holds deep cultural and spiritual importance in South India. He shares his personal experiences, including his time as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, where he became immersed in the traditions of Tamil Nadu, such as the singing of Thiruppavai and the daily drawing of kolams. Justice Katju also highlights the mystery of Andal’s vivid descriptions of Mathura, despite her limited travel. Now in California, he yearns for the spiritual and cultural vibrancy of Tamil Nadu during this sacred month.
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Justice Katju’s Critique: The Judiciary, Chandrachud, and the Places of Worship Act in Crisis”
The recent controversies surrounding mosque and dargah surveys in India have sparked sharp criticism from Justice Katju, who alleges judicial dishonesty and complicity with the BJP in undermining the Places of Worship Act, 1991. He specifically condemns former CJI Chandrachud’s perceived sleight of hand in allowing such surveys, warning of the socio-political damage these actions may cause. Highlighting the Jama Masjid case in Sambhal, Justice Katju decries the judiciary’s failure to uphold secular principles. He criticizes the Supreme Court’s reluctance to dismiss these cases outright, attributing it to political pressures, and warns of escalating tensions threatening India’s secular fabric.