Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud recently clarified remarks he made about the Babri Masjid, stating that his comments had been misinterpreted due to selective quoting on social media. Speaking at the India Today Conclave in Mumbai on September 25, 2025, Chandrachud explained that excerpts from his interview were being taken out of context, leading to a distorted portrayal of his views on the Ayodhya dispute. Chandrachud emphasized that the Supreme Court's 2019 Ayodhya judgment was based on legal evidence and principles, not on religious faith. He noted that the judgment was comprehensive, spanning over 1,000 pages, and was grounded in a thorough examination of the case record, which exceeded 30,000 pages. He also pointed out that many critics of the judgment had not read the full document. The controversy arose from an interview in which Chandrachud referred to archaeological findings cited in the Ayodhya judgment, indicating that a temple existed beneath the Babri Masjid. Excerpts from this interview were shared on social media, sparking criticism. #SupremeCourtIndia #AyodhyaJudgment #BabriMasjid #LegalClarification #JudiciaryNews #IndiaTodayConclave #LawAndJustice #NewsOne
