New Delhi, April 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the Allahabad High Court's order allowing the Hindu side to amend their plaint and add the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a party in the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute is prima facie correct.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar made the remarks while hearing the appeal filed by the Muslim side challenging the High Court's decision.
"One thing is clear. The amendment to the original plaint by the Hindu plaintiffs has to be allowed," the Bench remarked during the proceedings.
The Hindu parties had approached the High Court seeking to amend their original suit by claiming that the disputed structure was a ...