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Kerala HC Nullifies BJP Oath-Taking in Deities' Names
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 11:02 PM
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The Kerala High Court has ruled against BJP councillors taking their oaths in the names of deities and 'Mother India'. The court invalidated these specific oath-taking ceremonies.
The Kerala High Court has declared invalid the oaths taken by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors that invoked the names of deities and 'Mother India'. The court's decision addresses the specific manner in which these oaths were administered.
This ruling signifies a judicial stance on the appropriate conduct and wording during official oath-taking ceremonies. The court found the invocation of religious figures and national personification in this context to be contrary to established procedures.
The invalidation means that the oaths taken under these specific circumstances will not be considered legally binding, potentially requiring the councillors to retake their oaths in a manner deemed acceptable by the court.
This ruling signifies a judicial stance on the appropriate conduct and wording during official oath-taking ceremonies. The court found the invocation of religious figures and national personification in this context to be contrary to established procedures.
The invalidation means that the oaths taken under these specific circumstances will not be considered legally binding, potentially requiring the councillors to retake their oaths in a manner deemed acceptable by the court.