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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Welbert Bauyaban

'Secular Scripture': Catholic Lawyers Pledge To Defend India's Constitution Amid Hostilities

In the corridors of justice across the nation, a unique line of defence is forming. They are the consecrated men and women of the Catholic Church—priests and nuns who have temporarily set aside the quietude of their chapels for the cacophony of the courtroom.

As legal hostilities mount and minority communities face unprecedented challenges, these religious figures are donning legal robes to champion the soul of the nation. It is a striking response to a deepening crisis, where the guardians of the faith are transforming into the guardians of the law.

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