Supreme Court Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud shared his experiences working on the controversial Ayodhya-Babri Masjid dispute case, stating that it was a difficult case to adjudicate. He revealed that he even prayed to God to help find a solution. This statement was made during his address to a gathering in a village in Khed taluka. Soon after, the 5-judge bench, led by Justice Chandrachud, delivered the verdict in November 2019, allowing the construction of a Ram Temple on the disputed site. The judge also mentioned that regular prayers and faith can lead to finding a solution in challenging cases.
During his felicitation ceremony, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud revealed that he sought divine intervention during the proceedings of the Ayodhya dispute case. He sat before the deity and asked for a solution to the complicated matter, which was eventually resolved by the Supreme Court in November 2019. The CJI also stressed the importance of taking responsibility for the effects of climate change, which affects not only affluent societies but also the most marginalized communities.