Both sides to appeal in supreme court

Despite suggestions that the HC verdict had opened the doors to a compromise by proposing a three-way division, both parties are keen to secure their legal rights.

By TNN | Oct 01, 2010, 11.40 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Though the Hindu side claimed to have won, it declared its intention to go in appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that since Ram Janmasthan had been accepted, the entire disputed site at Ayodhya should be handed over for the construction of a temple.

The Muslim side, whose title suits were set aside, is appealing the verdict even as its leading light, Zafaryab Jilani, said he accepted the ruling of the court while exercising the right to seek a revision. He said the Muslim side would abide by what the Supreme Court rules.

Despite suggestions that the HC verdict had opened the doors to a compromise by proposing a three-way division, both parties are keen to secure their legal rights. Only after doing so will either consider other options.

Leaders on both sides are saying that it will be for the SC to take a speedy view of the verdict. The Muslim argument is that Islamic law does not permit “surrendering ” a mosque.

With some estimates suggesting the SC could deal with the case within 15-16 months if it wants to, the Hindu side ie petitioners representing Ram Lalla and Hindu Mahasabha are sure to look for confirmation of the HC verdict even as they articulate a maximalist point of view.

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