The apex court bench said it had received a report from Justice Kalifulla in which the panel has sought an extension of time till August 15 to complete mediation proceedings. Picture by Prem SinghThe Supreme Court on Friday extended till August 15 the time for a panel of mediators, headed by former apex court judge Justice F M I Kalifulla, to explore an amicable solution to the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya. "If the mediators are optimistic about the result and are seeking time till August 15, what is the harm in granting time? The counsel appearing for both the Hindu and Muslim parties expressed confidence over the ongoing mediation proceedings and said they are fully cooperating with the process. It had also directed that the mediation proceedings be held in-camera as per norms applicable to conduct mediation proceedings.

Source: The Telegraph May 10, 2019 06:33 UTC