A Karnataka HC judge referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as “Pakistan”

The Supreme Court has sought an explanation

New Delhi – The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Karnataka High Court regarding a judge’s reference to Muslim-majority areas in Bengaluru as ‘Pakistan’. Taking suo motu cognizance of the remark, the Supreme Court has requested a detailed report from the Registrar General of the Karnataka High Court.

🚨 ‘Pakistan’, ‘undergarments’ Remarks : Karnataka HC Judge refers to a Mu$|!m-majority area in Bengaluru as ‘Pakistan’

Supreme Court demands an explanation from the High Court

📌Why did the High Court judge feel the need to say this?

👉There should be a nationwide discussion… pic.twitter.com/5uCcNtoFoQ

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) September 20, 2024

1. Two videos of Karnataka High Court Justice Sreeshanand are circulating on social media. In one video, he referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as ‘Pakistan’, while in another, he made insensitive comments towards a woman advocate.

2. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud took note of the matter, and Attorney General R. Venkataramani suggested issuing some basic guidelines. He remarked, “In this age of social media, we (the courts) are under constant scrutiny and must act accordingly.”

What did Justice Vedavyasachar Sreeshananda say ?

Justice Vedavyasachar Sreeshananda, during the hearing, stated, ” Go to the bridge on Mysuru Road and observe; there are 10 people sitting in each rickshaw. The law does not apply there because the bridge on Mysuru Road leads from Goripalla to the market on the left. It is like Pakistan, not India. This is the reality. No matter how strict the police officers are, they get beaten up there.” (If this is the situation for the police, one can only imagine the plight of ordinary Hindus in the area. – Editor)

Editorial Perspective

It is important to delve into the reasons behind such comments, as they reflect broader societal mindset. Why did the High Court judge feel compelled to make such a statement ? This situation reflects the deeply ingrained sentiments many people in the country hold due to historical, political, and social divides. It is crucial to identify who is responsible for this mindset and why it has developed.