The Judgement of Mullah Nasruddin

While discussing the policies of Congress Party with a colleague, I was reminded of a Mullah Nasruddin story I had heard long ago... I am not sure if it is authentic one - but I am quoting it as I remember it.

Once, Mullah Nasruddin was appointed as Qazi (judge) so as to decide a case. Everybody assembled and the case started.

First the plaintiff presented his case. He showed that he had been wronged. He used logic and law. He organized his cases in several points - and beautifully elaborated each point.

Mullah Nasruddin listened attentively. He made his own notes. After going through all the evidence he said,

Yes, you are correct.

People were astonished. One person from the audience dared to ask

But sir, you are supposed to listen to both sides before you pronounce judgement.

Mullah Nasruddin immediately admitted...

Of course. You are correct. Let the defendant plead his case.

The defendant addressed each point to show how raised against him. He also gave a very emotional speech in which he said that he was a simple, honest and poor person who had been trapped and was being victimized by his more educated opponent.

Tears welled up in the eyes of Mullah Nasruddin. He managed to say,

You are speaking the truth. I agree completely with you.

Unfortunately everyone was confused. An elderly person objected.

Mullah Nasruddin, first you said that the plaintiff is correct. Then you said that the defendant was correct. However both of them are contradicting each other. So only one of them can be correct at a time. Both of them cannot be simultaneously correct.

Mullah Nasruddin scratched his beard as he thought about it. And then he said...

Yes, you are correct.

Incidentally, I am a Congress supported. There are times when indecision is the best decision.