Ayodhya Verdict Causes Dissent In Judge

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NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — As the eyes of the nation sits transfixed on the Ayodhya Verdict, one of the judges sitting in the Lucknow bench decided to to speak against the majority notion. He contended that an amicable settlement was a possibility that was left unexplored. Justice Dharam Veer Sharma stated that he was not consulted while the decision of dismissing the plea for mediation was arrived.

The nation now holds its bated breath as the verdict to the 60 year long dispute is going to be announced on September 24th. His support to the possibility of an out of court settlement should have been explored more thoroughly so that the issue could have sent to rest once and for all. In an eight-page order Justice Dharam Veer Sharma said

I am sorry to state that at the time of the passing of the order I was not consulted, otherwise, I would have given my views to honorable brother judges

He also said that Mr Tripathi was not required to pay the Rs 50,000 as “exemplary costs. He also mentioned

I respectfully disagree with the views taken by my two brother judges. There is no provision under the law through which a penalty of Rs. 50,000 can be imposed for moving the application to relegate the matter for mediation under section 89 CPC,

He added that according to section 35-A CPC the imposition of penalty cannot exceed Rs. 3,000.