Justice Rekha Sharma expressed disapproval of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s comments about the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, where he sought divine intervention for resolution. Her concern highlights the potential implication that personal beliefs could affect judicial outcomes. This has ignited debate on the separation of faith and judicial responsibility, causing political backlash.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, at a felicitation event in Kanhersar, revealed he sought divine guidance during the Ayodhya dispute, believing faith facilitates solutions. He noted the case’s complexity and discussed the Supreme Court’s landmark 2019 ruling favoring the Ram temple’s construction, while also assigning a mosque site.
