SC refuses to entertain a PIL that sought to declare Sri Sri Thakur Anukulchandra as ‘Paramatma’

way2barak, Dec.5: The Supreme Court on Monday said that everyone in India has the right to choose their own God. The apex court made the remark while refusing to entertain a petition that sought to declare spiritual leader Sri Sri Thakur Anukulchandra as ‘Paramatma’ – the supreme being. The bench stated, “You are saying that everyone should accept your leader. How can that be? In India, everyone has a right to choose their religion, their God.”

A petitioner, Upendra Nath Dalai who appeared in person, argued that he wishes Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra be declared as a ‘Paramatma’ who descended through the mercy of providence. In response, a bench of justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar said that India is a secular country and the petitioner cannot be permitted to pray that the citizens of India may accept Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra as Paramatma

The Supreme Court also noted that the petition is a “publicity interest litigation” and further imposed a penalty of ₹100,000 on petitioner Upendra Nath Dalai.