Why Justice Katju requested people not to blindly accept what he says
So one should always be open to criticism and self criticism, otherwise one will stagnate and not progress intellectually.
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What did Justice Katju say about Rahul Gandhi’s speech at Cambridge University?
Rahul Gandhi did not deal with the issues at any length in his speech, and it is doubtful he has any clue about the solution to these huge problems in India.
..And when Justice AM Ahmadi did injustice to a judge, Justice Katju is remembering
When Justice AM Ahmadi was CJI, the Supreme Court Collegium for recommending names for appointing Supreme Court judges consisted of the 3 seniormost judges of the Court ( later by the third Judges case it was expanded to the 5 seniormost judges ).
Know why Justice Katju disagrees with the Supreme Court’s decision on the appointment of Election Commissioners
It is for Parliament to amend Article 324(2), as the provision itself states, not the Supreme Court. By this verdict the Court has created a body unknown to the Constitution. Thus the Court has practically amended Aricle 324(2) of the Constitution, something only Parliament can do vide Article 368 of the Constitution.
Those who have not seen Brij ki Holi have not seen India
By Justice Markandey Katju Holi is the festival of colours in India, and marks the end of winter and the advent of spring. Though Holi is celebrated throughout most of India and even abroad ( due to the Indian diaspora ), I venture to submit that those who have not seen Brij ki Holi have not seen India. Brij is the area comprising of Mathura city in the state of UP, India and its surrounding region including places like Vrindavan, Gokul, Govardhan, Barsana, and Nandgaon. It is associated with the life of Lord Krishna, an important god in the Hindu pantheon. The dialect of Hindi spoken there is called Brijbhaasha in which the great poet Surdas wrote. Brij ki Holi this year has commenced on 28th February, which was ‘Lathmaar Holi‘, and will last until ‘Dauji ka Huranga‘ on 9th March i.e. a total of 10 days. Holi in particular is on 8th March. During this period of 10 days the whole of Brij region will be full of colour and festivity. Lathmaar Holi, which marks the commencement of Brij ki Holi, was celebrated on 28th February this year, and takes place every year in Barsaana, which is 40 kms from Mathura city. It is believed to be the home town of Radha, the chief consort of Lord Krishna. There is a temple of Radha in Barsaana on a hillock, where people of all ages can be seen dancing and singing throughout the day. In Barsaana people greet each other by saying ‘Radhe, Radhe’ instead of saying ‘Jai Shri Krishna’. That is because Krishna fled to Dwarka ( in Gujarat ) when King Jarasandh attacked Mathura, thereby abandoning the people of Brij, but Radha remained with them. In Lathmaar Holi the young men and boys of Nandgaon, where Krishna spent part of his childhood, walk 9 kms to Barsaana, and are beaten with lathis ( sticks ) by the women of Barsaana ( the young men wear protective headgear to prevent serious injury to their heads, as the beating is usually on the heads ). Thereafter Holi is celebrated for…
Is the Indian subcontinent heading towards chaos and anarchy? Read Justice Katju’s article
Most of the Indian and Pakistani politicians today are like the Bourbons. They do not see the public anger rising against them and reaching boiling point.
Why did Justice Katju say that today’s Urdu (and Hindi) poets are really Gangu Teli
Lahore Literary Festival 2023: Today’s Urdu ( and Hindi ) poets are really Gangu telis, who write mostly third-rate rubbish, as contrasted to the Raja Bhojs like Mir, Ghalib, Faiz, Firaq, Josh, Sahir, Majrooh, etc.
India Mein ka ba? ( What is happening in India )
Neha is a brave person and has said that such steps to intimidate her will not succeed, and she will keep raising her voice against injustice and the government’s misdeeds.
Construction of Qutub Minar
By Justice Markandey Katju A few days back I went to the Qutub Minar in Delhi and took the pic given below. justice katju at qutub minar Thereafter I received this email from a certain Mr Gill : ” Sir, I am a great fan of yours and also follow you on Facebook. I have a great curiosity about how Qutub minar must have been constructed. It couldn’t have been from inside because you have to maintain fineness and accuracy from out side, and since the diameter goes on decreasing, every time you have to check its accuracy. You did nothave modern and fine instruments and implements during those times. Since its not plastered, there are no signs of scaffolding. Then how was it constructed ? Was it not scary doing work from outside at such a great height. And it was a period when you did not have cranes or lifts. Please throw some light on this GS Gill ”. Since I have no knowledge of architecture, I forwarded Mr Gill’s email to my niece’s husband Christian Schimert, who is a German, and is a highly qualified and experienced architect living in Vancouver Canada, asking him whether he could answer Mr Gill’s queries. Christian sent this reply to Mr Gill, copying it to me ( and he has given me permission to mention his name and email id ) “Dear Mr. Gill, We have very good records of how European Cathedrals were built in the 12th and 13th century, which matches the construction period when the Qutb was erected. I do not know too much directly about construction methods of the islamic influenced world at that time period. However, since it was Greek and islamic influenced mathematics and geometry, which enabled the European builders, it can be assumed that some of the construction methods in the islamic world and hence the Mughal Empire were similar too. Back then they did have cranes built from wood, operated with kind of hamster wheels occupied by some poor workers running in them. These were connected to pulley systems. The cranes sat on…
How can one be an atheist as well as a bhakt?
So serving the people of India, whom I liken to Hanumanji, is in my opinion the true religion, and genuine patriots should convert to that religion.
Emperor Ashoka’s 12th Major Rock Edict
In India, even many educated and sober people have become highly polarised. My own experience is that it is very difficult to discuss present-day politics with Hindu friends or relatives, for they often spout venom against minorities ( particularly Muslims ).
The agitation by unemployed youth in Uttarakhand: Justice Katju is telling how employment will be generated
So to provide jobs for our youth we have to create a political and social order in which there is rapid industrialisation and modernisation. That must be our national goal.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan should be renamed The Jurassic Republic of Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan should be renamed The Jurassic Republic of Pakistan By Justice Markandey Katju The misdeeds of the rulers of Pakistan are accurately described in this poem : Zameen bech daali zaman bech daala Lahu bech daala badan bech daala Kiya mere gulshan ki har shay ka sauda Shajar bech daala chaman bech daala Kiye the naukri-o-makaanon ke vaade Meri jaan-e-madfan kafan bech daala Main roti-o-kapdon mein uljha raha Ek nashai ne mera watan bech daala Details are given in the links below : Pakistan’s Never-Ending Cycle of Religious Barbarity Continues Upsurge In Forced Conversion Nankana Lynching Is Plain Viciousness And Barbarism. Where Is Pakistan Headed? Enough Is Enough: Pakistani Females Deserve To Live – And Die – Peacefully Women’s Safety Is No Longer A Walk In The Park In Pakistan Suicide Rate Increasing In Pakistan Freedom of Speech Under Siege In Pakistan Pakistan Treats Baloch People As Children of Lesser God The misdeeds of the rulers of Pakistan who looted the country for decades, has left the country bankrupt, majority of people destitute, hungry, unemployed, etc and with skyrocketing prices of essential commodities. This prompted the great Urdu poet Habib Jalib to write this poem about them. Habib Jalib Poetry – Hukmaraan Ho Gaye Kamine Log
Scapegoats and Holy Cows: Crime and Justice Delivery System in the era of Sectarian Nationalism
The myths, prejudices and biases against minority communities are very deep set due to organized propaganda. A large section of media, IT cells, and thousands of Whatsapp groups have been set up by them.
Tipu Sultan is a national hero, not a bigoted villain
Just because Tipu was a Muslim he has been condemned by the party which is anti-Muslim ( though it talks of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas, and sabka vishwas’ ).
Why does Justice Katju say, “Today I may be alone, but…”
Today I may be alone, but gradually a group of patriotic people will be created who will spread my ideas. I will certainly not be alive when the actual revolution takes place ( since I am too old ), but I will have helped creating the leaders of that revolution.
Why does Justice Katju appeal to Tamil Nadu lawyers to give some time to Justice Victoria Gowri?
Does Justice Katju support Justice Victoria Gauri?
A Tale of Two Dinners
This reveals how backward Indian society still is, and how long will be our road to modernisation.
Justice Katju writes to Yogi Adityanath on misbehaviour with Kashmiri dry fruit vendors in Lucknow
Justice Markandey Katju Today I came to know of a disgraceful incident in Lucknow regarding some Kashmiri dry fruit sellers and how they were treated by some miscreants. Hence I sent this email to Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of UP : Respected Yogi Adityanathji I am writing this email to you in connection with a disgraceful incident which happened to some Kashmiri dry fruit sellers in Lucknow. Some miscreants threw their goods into the Gomti river and allegedly beat them up. Details are given in this tweet, by which I came to know of the incident. "कश्मीर से आये मुस्लिम ड्राय फ्रूट विक्रेता की पिटाई कर सारा सामान नदी में फेंक दिया" यूपी के लखनऊ में गोमती नदी के पुल पर ड्राई फ्रूट्स बेच रहे कश्मीरी युवको का सामान अराजक तत्वों ने नदी मे फेंक दिया। pic.twitter.com/CPxViJOY9I — Huzaifa Aamir Rashadi (@HuzaifaRashadi) February 4, 2023 My interest in the matter is that I too am a Kashmiri, and hence I have a special bond with Kashmiris. Moreover, such incidents disgrace the whole of India, and I am writing to you as an Indian citizen. Please get the incident thoroughly and speedily investigated, and ensure that the miscreants are severely punished in accordance with law. Please also award adequate compensation to the fruit sellers expeditiously. They have come all the way from Kashmir to eke out a hand to mouth living, and must be given full protection. With regards Justice Markandey Katju Former Judge, Supreme Court of India Democracy means the people are supreme : Justice Markandey Katju interacts with law students
Minorities in Pakistan: Jinnah’s words proved cruel mockery and a burlesque
What is the fault of the Ahmadis for which they are being hounded and attacked, like Jews in Nazi Germany?
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