Political Class Appeases Religion, Religious Groups Target Scientific Temper: Justice Abhay S Oka

This article reports on Justice Abhay S Oka’s remarks regarding the tension between religious appeasement by the political class and the constitutional duty to promote scientific temper. It explains how the Constitution of India encourages development of a rational and scientific outlook and how judicial figures have expressed concern over increasing hostility towards rationalist voices. The piece discusses the balance between freedom of religion and freedom of expression, and the role of the State in protecting individuals who promote scientific thought. It places the comments in the broader framework of constitutional values, secularism, and democratic discourse. The article highlights the judiciary’s role in safeguarding fundamental rights and fostering an environment where critical thinking and evidence-based perspectives can coexist with religious freedoms.