Hindus in UK are now free to carry out cremation practice in traditional Hindu ways – if they wish to – following a judgment that went in favor of Baba Davender Ghai, a Hindu-origin spiritual leader.

The latest decision overturned the earlier decision made by the High Court stating that Hindu Cremation practices are “dirty and smelly.” The recent decision taken by Lord Neuberger, the most senior judge in the UK, pointed out that Ghai’s demand of having a Hindu-style funeral can be accommodated within the cremation legislation.

His statement “I am over the moon” confirmed his happiness and spoke all about his inner state! He assured that the decision did not mean that from now onwards Hindus have the right to perform cremation ceremonies anytime, anywhere, nor do he wants that! He just wants that the current crematoria should acknowledge the Hindu sentiments and requirements. He also confirmed that Lord Davenport, has offered him a piece of land, which would enable Hindus to perform cremation practice.

Ghai came to UK in 1958. He said that he has spent his entire life by the Hindu scriptures and now he craves to die by them. He said that the decision has poured a new life in an old man’s dreams! He assured that he just wants to clarify the laws rather than disobeying or disrespecting them!

Reports say that the old man has been involved in campaigning for cremation to be performed in Hindu style for so many years. The court has now accepted that his funeral pyre must be performed within an enclosed structure.