Justice and the Vedas: A Judge's Journey to Realization
Madras High Court Judge, Justice GR Swaminathan, recounts how a legal case involving a Vedic scholar changed his perspective on the protection of Vedas. Despite being convicted and sentenced for a motor vehicle accident resulting in a man's death, the Vedic scholar was acquitted on appeal due to insufficient evidence.
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Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court emphasized the deep connection between the protection of Vedas and those who uphold them, inspired by a court verdict. An incident involving a Vedic scholar, a close friend of the judge, brought this realization to the forefront.
The case revolved around a Vedic scholar convicted and sentenced to 18 months in jail for a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a fatality. Justice Swaminathan, recounting his friend's legal ordeal, noted the lack of evidence against the scholar, prompting a fresh appeal.
In the appeal, it was argued successfully that no witnesses could identify the scholar as the driver, leading to his acquittal. Justice Swaminathan's experience underscored the belief that protecting the Vedas ensures they, in return, offer protection to their guardians.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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