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
The Supreme Court of India has reiterated that police and courts cannot function as recovery agents for monetary disputes, emphasizing that such matters should be addressed through civil legal channels. In a recent case, the Court quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Uttar Pradesh Police, which had been registered over a contractual dispute involving a ₹1.9 crore payment. The Court highlighted that the police do not possess the authority to recover money or act as civil courts, underscoring the necessity of distinguishing between civil wrongs and criminal offenses. This ruling aligns with the Court's previous decisions, where it has cautioned against the misuse of criminal law to resolve civil disputes. The Court has consistently stated that allegations of fraud or breach of trust must be substantiated with clear evidence of criminal intent and should not be conflated with ordinary financial disagreements. It has also advised that police should consult with legal experts to determine the appropriate course of action in such cases, ensuring that civil matters are not inappropriately escalated to criminal proceedings #news #Newsone #SupremeCourtIndia #FinancialDisputes #CivilLaw #CriminalLaw #LegalUpdate #BusinessNews #LawAndOrder #IndiaNews
