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SC Ayodhya ruling: Rare show of unanimity that strikes a chord with people

Judicial unanimity in deeply divisive matters helps parties to the litigation and a fractured polity to arrive at an acceptance of even an otherwise unpalatable norm

A view of the Supreme Court | Photo: PTI
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A view of the Supreme Court | Photo: PTI

Sanjay Hegde New Delhi
It is good that the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has given a unanimous 5-0  Verdict on the Ayodhya dispute. The native genius of north India, which recognises the almost divine wisdom of the Panch Parameshwar in the panchayati system of justice prevailing in villages, might heartily approve of this rare show of unanimity on the part of the judges of the Supreme Court. Judicial unanimity in deeply divisive matters helps parties to the litigation and a fractured polity to  arrive at an acceptance of even an otherwise unpalatable norm, as one that would govern the future.

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