Scientific Temper Necessary to Protect Environment from Harmful Religious Practices: Justice AS Oka

Developing a scientific temper is essential for environmental preservation and does not inherently oppose religious faith, Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Abhay S Oka observed.

Speaking at a lecture series in Chennai, he noted that practices like pouring milk into rivers significantly harm marine life by depleting oxygen levels in the water.

The Court remarked that actions taken in the name of religion should be tested against scientific reasoning to determine their ecological impact.

Justice Oka further highlighted that the poor often bear the brunt of pollution caused by urban populations and stressed the need for better public support for environmental activists who challenge legal violations.