Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Ex-CJI Chandrachud's Comments on Babri Masjid Stir Controversy
Former judge DY Chandrachud said building the Babri Masjid was wrong.
He said it was like someone disrespecting a holy place.
This is a big deal because the Supreme Court, of which he was once a part, previously said there wasn't proof a temple was knocked down to build the mosque.
In a talk with a reporter, Chandrachud mentioned there was a temple there, and the act of building a mosque on the location was a form of desecration.
People are now arguing if this is fair and if he is changing what he previously said.
The court stated no evidence could confirm how the previous structure was destroyed, but this new perspective brings up questions about the historical events.
Former CJI DY Chandrachud called the erection of the Babri Masjid a 'fundamental act of desecration.'
Remarks were made during an interview with journalist Sreenivasan Jain.
Chandrachud's statement seems to contradict the 2019 Ayodhya judgment.
The Supreme Court judgment did not find any proof that the mosque was built after demolishing a Hindu temple.
Chandrachud stated there was adequate evidence from archaeological excavation.
- Who
- DY Chandrachud and Sreenivasan Jain
- What
- Chandrachud called the Babri Masjid's construction a desecration, sparking debate.
- When
- Remarks made during an interview, details not given.
- Where
- Ayodhya, India, discussed in interview.
- Why
- To provide context on the 2019 Supreme Court Ayodhya judgment.
Critics of Chandrachud
Chandrachud's Perspective
Assessment of Historical Events
Critics of Chandrachud
Disagreed with Chandrachud's statement.
Chandrachud's Perspective
Babri Masjid's construction was a fundamental act of desecration.
Interpretation of Judgment
Critics of Chandrachud
Highlighted the contradictions to the 2019 judgement
Chandrachud's Perspective
Argued critics had not properly read the judgment.
- Event
- Controversial remarks on the Ayodhya dispute
- Protagonist
- Former CJI DY Chandrachud
- Key Statement
- Erection of Babri Masjid was a 'fundamental act of desecration'
- Context
- Interview with Newslaundry journalist Sreenivasan Jain
- Contradiction
- Remarks appear to contradict the 2019 Supreme Court judgment.
- Supreme Court Judgement
- Found no proof that Babri Masjid was built by demolishing a temple.
Sources
'Journalist' Sreenivasan Jain casts aspersions on SC judgment on Ram Mandir, falsely claims no evidence to show that temple was demolished
‘Erection of Babri Masjid was fundamental act of desecration’, says ex-CJI DY Chandrachud