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.
During a ceremony, CJI DY Chandrachud suggested that astrological factors could influence case outcomes, recalling a personal experience with a sugar factory dispute. He expressed gratitude to the judiciary and reflected on his journey, including overseeing the Ayodhya dispute, which concluded with a historic verdict allowing Ram Temple construction while allocating land for a mosque.