Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai. File

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After 48 hours of incessant social media outrage over his oral remarks made in a hearing on a damaged Lord Vishnu idol, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai broke his silence on Thursday to clarify in open court that he believes in all religions, visits sites of worship of every faith, and firmly trusts in “true secularism”.“Someone told me the other day that the comments I made are being portrayed in social media. I believe in all religions. I respect all…” Chief Justice Gavai said to the assembled courtroom when the Bench re-assembled after the lunch break.. Published - September 18, 2025 03:32 pm IST