AI-generated Ayodhya temple
New Delhi: In light of the Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has requested the Chief Justice of India to advise all benches of the Supreme Court not to pass any adverse orders due to non-appearance in any matter listed on January 22, 2024. It requested the CJI to advise the Registry of the Supreme Court to issue a public notification in this regard.
“Some of my Muslim brethren have also approached me to request Your Lordship to declare it a holiday,” Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala, President of SCBA wrote in a letter to CJI Dr. DY Chandrachud.
While acknowledging the importance of maintaining an adequate number of working days, the SCBA Executive Committee specifically requested that no adverse orders be passed in any case due to the absence of anyone – lawyer or litigant.
It stated that even though the main prayers are in Ayodhya, simultaneous ceremonies will take place in temples” not only in India but throughout the world”.
It also referred to a half-day holiday declared by the Central Government and most State Governments “to provide citizens with the opportunity to participate in this prayer ceremony”.
It further pointed out that while the celebrations will commence early in the morning and continue until late evening, many judges and senior law officers were also invited to Ayodhya, “and they may also be participating in the prayers”.
“Your Lordship is undoubtedly aware of the significance of this celebration,” Dr. Aggarwala wrote to the CJI and mentioned that in his capacity as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association and the International Council of Jurists, London, he too was “honoured with an invitation” and consequently, he will be attending the prayer ceremony in Ayodhya.
– global bihari bureau
