Pune — In a heartfelt address to residents of his native Kanhersar village in Khed taluka, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud revealed that he had prayed to God for a resolution to the longstanding Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, emphasizing the power of faith in guiding difficult decisions. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony, CJI Chandrachud discussed his experience overseeing the contentious case, which spanned three months. He shared, “Very often we have cases to adjudicate, but we don’t arrive at a solution. Something similar happened during the Ayodhya dispute.
I sat before the deity and told him that he needed to find a solution.” His remarks underscored his belief that divine intervention can play a significant role in resolving human conflicts. The Chief Justice is known for his regular prayers and affirmed, “Believe me, if you have faith, God will always find a way.” His comments resonate deeply in a nation where the Ayodhya dispute has been a source of tension for over a century. On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court, led by then-Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, delivered a landmark verdict that settled the long-standing issue by permitting the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.
The judgment also included a provision for the establishment of a mosque on an alternative five-acre plot within the city, highlighting the court's commitment to balancing both religious sentiments. CJI Chandrachud, who was part of the bench that made this historic ruling, had earlier visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in July, where he offered prayers in a gesture of respect and reflection.
The idol consecration ceremony of the temple, which took place on January 22 this year, was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant moment in the temple's history. As discussions continue surrounding the implications of the Ayodhya verdict, CJI Chandrachud's comments remind the public of the human element behind judicial decisions and the importance of faith in the search for peaceful resolutions.
