Mon Oct 21 14:20:00 UTC 2024: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recently addressed residents in his native Kanhersar village, reflecting on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. Key points from his remarks include:
1. **Faith and Prayer**: Chandrachud shared his practice of praying for solutions to complex legal cases, including the Ayodhya dispute, where he asked for divine guidance during the deliberation period.
2. **Personal Experience**: He recalled sitting before the deity and expressing the need for a resolution during the case that lasted three months. He emphasized that faith can lead to solutions.
3. **Ayodhya Verdict**: He was part of the Supreme Court bench that made the landmark Ayodhya verdict on November 9, 2019, allowing the construction of the Ram temple and designating an alternative five-acre plot for a mosque.
4. **Temple Consecration**: Previously, in July, he visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers, with the idol’s consecration taking place on January 22, 2023, attended by Prime Minister Modi.
These points highlight the Chief Justice’s personal beliefs, his involvement in a significant historical ruling, and the continued cultural and religious significance of the Ayodhya site.
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