Updated On: 18 September, 2025 04:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
A bench comprising the CJI and Justice K Vinod Chandran on May 16 dismissed the plea seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temple complex in Madhya Pradesh

Someone told me the other day that the comments I made have been portrayed on social media... I respect all religions, the CJI said. File Pic
Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Thursday reaffirmed his respect for all religions, responding to online post following his remarks during a hearing related to the reconstruction of a Lord Vishnu idol, reported the PTI.
"Someone told me the other day that the comments I made have been portrayed on social media... I respect all religions," the CJI said in court.