Supreme Court questions validity of PIL challenging Einstein's 'E = mc²'

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a public interest litigation challenging Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, E = mc², along with questioning Charles Darwin's theories on evolution. The petitioner, Raj Kumar, sought to prove these established theories wrong and requested a platform to present his arguments.

The court maintained that it could not take action if the petitioner believed these scientific theories were incorrect. It stated that such matters did not fall under the purview of Article 32 of the Constitution, which deals with fundamental rights.

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Advice from the Bench

The bench advised Raj Kumar to focus on developing his own theory instead of challenging established ones. The court questioned the violation of his fundamental rights under Article 32, stating that if he believed these well-established theories were incorrect, the Supreme Court could not intervene.

In response to the petitioner's assertion that millions had believed in Darwin's theory, the court suggested that Raj Kumar should create and promote his own theory. Justice Kaul emphasized that there was no issue with formulating one's theories and presenting them, but the court could not address his challenge to long-standing scientific theories.

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The court's decision underscores the separation between scientific matters and the legal framework, emphasizing that individual beliefs and challenges to well-established scientific principles must be addressed through the scientific community rather than the legal system.