“Dumbfounded” Remarks By CJI Chandrachud Over 2019 Ayodhya Verdict: Delhi HC Justice Rekha Sharma

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.

[Mathura Temple-Mosque Dispute] Hindu Litigants File Caveat in Supreme Court

Today, On 6th August, Hindu litigants filed a caveat in the Supreme Court regarding the Mathura temple-mosque dispute to ensure their participation in any future hearings. This comes after the Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea challenging the maintainability of 18 cases related to the dispute. The legal battle holds potential implications for the interpretation of the Places of Worship Act in India.