Divergent thoughts & perspectives must be expressed: SC judge BV Nagarathna

Supreme Court judge Justice B V Nagarathna on Thursday said that divergent thoughts and perspectives must be considered and allowed to be expressed.

Speaking at the launch of senior advocate Indira Jaising's memoir 'The Constitution Is My Home', Justice Nagarathna said, ''Freedom of speech and expression are very important in a democracy. Divergent thoughts and perspectives must be considered and allowed to be expressed.''.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who was invited as the chief guest, could not attend the event.

He sent a video clip extending his warm greetings for the book launch and expressed his regret for not being present due to an upcoming BRICS judges meeting.

Justice Nagarathna said Jaising has been at the forefront of issues concerning the marginalised community.

''The title of the book is deeply revealing. Most lawyers visit the Constitution occasionally or regularly when there is a case, but Jaising seems to have taken a permanent residence,'' she said.

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