With the SC directing setting up of the Trust to construct Ram temple at the disputed site, it virtually ousts VHP-backed Ram Janmasthan Nyas from the temple activities.
11:14 (IST), Nov 09
SC appreciates role of mediators Justice Kalifulla, ace mediator Sriram Panchu and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar who came very close to settlement
11:10 (IST), Nov 09
In the scheme by Board of trustees, appropriate representation be given to Nirmohi Akhara.
SC appreciates role of mediators Justice Kalifulla, ace mediator Sriram Panchu and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar who came very close to settlement
11:10 (IST), Nov 09
In the scheme by Board of trustees, appropriate representation be given to Nirmohi Akhara.
11:10 (IST), Nov 09
In the scheme by Board of trustees, appropriate representation be given to Nirmohi Akhara.
11:10 (IST), Nov 09
Centre will hand over the disputed site to the Board of trustees and a suitable alternative plot of land measuring 5 acres at Ayodhya will be given to Sunni Waqf Board.
11:08 (IST), Nov 09
SC says Centre will formulate a scheme in three months to set up a board of trustees for construction of temple at the disputed structure
Muslims have presented no evidence of exclusive possession prior to 1857. But thereafter they offered namaz there till they were ousted in 1949 through desecration: SC
11:03 (IST), Nov 09
SC says Allahabad HC was wrong in dividing the disputed site into three parts
11:03 (IST), Nov 09
SC says it will give relief in suits filed by Sunni Waqf Board and deity
11:01 (IST), Nov 09
Desecration of mosque by placing idols in 1949 and demolition is contrary to law: SC
11:01 (IST), Nov 09
Sunni Waqf board failed to make claim on adverse possession over the mosque as it remained a contested site between Hindus and Muslims: SC
11:01 (IST), Nov 09
But Hindus always believed that the birthplace of Ram was in the inner courtyard of the mosque, says SC
10:57 (IST), Nov 09
But documents show that prior to 1857, Hindus were not barred from worshipping in the inner courtyard. The railings segregating the outer and inner courtyard was made in 1857: SC
10:56 (IST), Nov 09
It is clearly established that while Muslims offered prayers inside the inner courtyard, the same was done by Hindus in the outer court yard: SC
10:53 (IST), Nov 09
Mere existence of a structure beneath the mosque cannot lead to a title today even if the SC finds that it was a Hindu temple, SC says
10:51 (IST), Nov 09
Mere existence of a structure beneath the mosque cannot lead to a title today even if the SC finds that it was a Hindu temple, SC says
10:51 (IST), Nov 09
Act of placing idols inside the central dome in December 22-23, 1949 has been challenged by Sunni Waqf Board. SC says Sunni Board’s suit is maintainable.
10:49 (IST), Nov 09
Act of placing idols inside the central dome in December 22-23, 1949 has been challenged by Sunni Waqf Board. SC says Sunni Board’s suit is maintainable.
10:49 (IST), Nov 09
Accounts of travellers and historians mention faith of Hindus that the place is birthplace of Lord Ram. The account of travellers has to be read with circumspection, SC says
10:48 (IST), Nov 09
Accounts of travellers and historians mention faith of Hindus that the place is birthplace of Lord Ram. The account of travellers has to be read with circumspection, SC says
10:48 (IST), Nov 09
Whether belief and faith is justified is beyond the ken of judicial scrutiny: SC
10:47 (IST), Nov 09
Idols of deity were placed at the structure in 1949: CJI
10:37 (IST), Nov 09
Places of Worship Act reaffirms commitment of India to protect the interests of all religious communities, says CJI-led bench
10:36 (IST), Nov 09
Places of Worship Act reaffirms commitment of India to protect the interests of all religious community, says CJI-led bench
10:36 (IST), Nov 09
It is inappropriate for the court to get into the area of theology, says CJI
10:34 (IST), Nov 09
Babri mosque was built by Mir Baqi, says CJI Gogoi while reading out the unanimous verdict
It is inappropriate for the court to get into the area of theology, says CJI
10:34 (IST), Nov 09
Babri mosque was built by Mir Baqi, says CJI Gogoi while reading out the unanimous verdict
10:33 (IST), Nov 09
SC dismisses plea of Shia Waqf Board against Sunni Board on claim to Babri Masjid
Judges are signing the judgment copies. Will read out the order shortly
10:26 (IST), Nov 09
Ayodhya verdict: 40,000 cops deployed in Mumbai
At least 40,000police personnel have been deployed in Mumbai in view of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case, officials said. The situation will be monitored through drone units and live CCTV feeds from the police control room.
10:23 (IST), Nov 09
All five judges reach Supreme Court, verdict shortly
