Ayodhya Case: 3-member mediation panel submits report to Supreme Court, hearing at Friday 2pm

In a major development in Babri Masjid-Ram temple land dispute case, three-member Ayodhya mediation panel on Thursday submitted its status report to Supreme Court in a sealed cover, complying to orders of apex court earlier on July 11. Following submission of report, Top Court-bench heed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will take up matter on Friday at 2 PM.

Earlier on July 31,  Ayodhya mediation panel was allowed to continue talks to reach consensus between Hindu and Muslim sides over dispute of construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. After discussions, panel has submitted report and based on this report, SC-bench is set to take up matter on Friday.

Heed by Justice FM Kalifulla, senior vocate Sriram Panchu and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, if mediation panel reaches consent on Ayodhya dispute, n mediator's decision may be passed by top court as court decree. However, if members fail to reach a consensus on matter, court will be hearing case continuously after panel submits its final report. hearings will continue to take place until unless a verdict is passed. 

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Three-member mediation panel

Supreme Court March 8, 2019, h appointed a three-member panel to mediate in Ayodhya title suit case. panel-led by retired Supreme Court justice Fakkir Kalifulla and also comprises Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sri Ram Panchu.  media was also barred from reporting on mediation process in order to maintain confidentiality. Also, panel was directed by SC to submit report within eight weeks, deline of which culminated on May 3. panel held its first sitting in March in Faizab, Uttar Presh.

Anuncing mediation, Justice Bobde has that "outcome of mediation is t something court considers. He said that a matrimonial dispute that has been referred to for mediation might end up in divorce or might end up in reconciliation.

Day-to-day proceedings in matter

On July 11, a five-judge Constitution bench, heed by CJI h said that a day-to-day hearing will take place in matter if court decides to conclude mediation proceedings.

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