New Delhi: Rejecting the plea of a Muslim student that he should be permitted to sport beard in his convent school, the Supreme Court observed secularism cannot be overstretched and that "Talibanisation" of the country cannot be permitted.
"We don't want to have Talibans in the country. Tomorrow a girl student may come and say that she wants to wear a burqa, can we allow it?" Justice Markandeya Katju speaking for a bench headed by Justice Raveendran observed. While asserting he was a secularist, Justice Katju said religious beliefs cannot be overstretched. "I am secularist. We should strike a balance between rights and personal beliefs. We cannot overstretch secularism," the judge, known for his incisive remarks said. Read full story at.... http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-says-no-beard-in-school-doesnt-want-talibanisation/89066-3.html What are the chances that this ruling will be scraped by politicians! Shrikant Vinayak Barve Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
