Ayodhya Verdict Key ruling and remarks
Stand vindicated, moment of fulfilment for me: Advani
BJP veteran LK Advani, the most prominent political face of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, on Saturday said the historic Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya issue has vindicated his stand and he feels deeply blessed over the verdict paving the way for construction of a magnificent Ram temple.
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It is a moment of fulfillment for me: LK Advani
I welcome the Court's verdict, Ayodhya shines with new sheen today, says Yogi
Happy that everyone has accepted the verdict: Yogi
The world appreciates the strength of our democracy: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
The Supreme Court listened to all the sides during the hearings of this case with utmost patience & it is a matter of happiness for the entire country that the decision came with the consent of all, said PM Modi.
No place for bitterness in new India: Modi
PM Modi said that the verdict wasthe dawn of a new age. To build a new India. and that it was agolden day for the judiciary.
He added that Today's events will be recorded in history.
After the verdict, the way every section of society, of every religion, has welcomed it is a proof of India's ancient culture and tradition of social harmony: Modi
The message of this day is to get together, be together and live together: Modi
PM Modi touches upon the fall of the Berlin wall that happened years ago on this day, the inauguration of the Kartarpur corridor while talking about the verdict.
The country's Supreme Court, CJI and judiciary system should be praised: PM Modi
Supreme Court verdict marks closure of a decades old dispute: PM Modi on Ayodhya
The entire world believes that India is the largest democracy but today, the world saw how strong and lively India's democracy is: PM Modi
PM Modi to address the nation at 6 pm
Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray to meet Advani, thank him for Rath Yatra
I will also visit LK Advani ji to thank him & congratulate him. He had taken out 'Rath-Yatra' for this. I will surely meet him and seek his blessings. Today's day will be written in golden letters in the history of India. Everyone has accepted the verdict. I will be going to Ayodhya on 24 November, said Uddhav Thackeray.
Ayodhya verdict: Mystery over who wrote the judgement
Who wrote the unanimous judgement on Ayodhya issue and who authored the addendum that explains why the disputed place was the birthplace of Lord Ram as per the faith and belief of Hindus?
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Sunni Central Waqf Board head welcomes Ayodhya verdict
Chairman Zafar Ahmad Farooqui of Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, one of the main litigants in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict and said it has no plans to challenge it.
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Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray planning a visit to Ayodhya
While speaking with the press after the Supreme Court Ayodhya verdict, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray expressed his desire to visit Ayodhya.
The unanimous decision taken by the panel of esteemed judges must be respected. I request all to maintain peace and harmony: Telugu Desam Party leader N Chandrababu Naidu
All communities should come together to build Ram temple, says MP Kateel
BJP's Karnataka unit chief Nalin Kumar Kateel urgesmembers of all communities to help build the Ram Temple in Ayodhya considering it as the construction of 'Rashtra Mandir'.
Terming the unanimous judgment delivered by the five-judgebench of Supreme Court historic, Kateel said the dispute pertaining to the birth place of Lord Ram that persisted for five centuries has now been sorted out, which everyone should welcome.
"Let us treat the construction of Ram Mandir as Rashtra Mandir.All the communities should come together to build it. This is the message delivered by SC," Kateel, who is also a Lok Sabha MP, told PTI.
SC verdict vindication that Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya: Seer
Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand and Saraswati on Saturday hailsthe Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, which he said vindicated that Lord Ram was born in the Uttar Pradesh town.
The supreme court in a unanimous verdict on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque.
Uttar Pradesh Police maintaining vigil on rumour mongers
Uttar Pradesh Police has adopted a four-pronged strategy to maintain peace in the communally-sensitive state in view of the Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, a top police officer said on Saturday.
Police is checking hate and rumour mongers on social networking sites and has launched an extensive public outreach to build confidence of every section of society, he said. Around 80 cases have been registered in past 10 days against people using social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to spread wrong information with an aim to trigger communal riots in the state, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) P V Ramasastry told PTI.
Hindu Mahasabha leader Swami Chakrapani blows a conchshell as they celebrate the Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya land case, in New Delhi, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (PTI photo)
We humbly accept the Supreme Court’s verdict, I’m thankful to God that Muslims, by and large, have accepted this verdict and the dispute has now ended: Shia Cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad tells CNN News18.
Hope BJP govt wouldn't use verdict for gaining 'political mileage': Karnataka Congress
The Congress in Karnataka expresseshope that the ruling BJP would not use the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case for gaining "political mileage" and would conduct "responsibly".
".. this should not be seen as victory of any party or an ideology or an organisation. It is a court verdict, not anyone else. Supreme Court, after considering everything has given this verdict, we will respect it," State Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao told reporters. (PTI)
Ayodhya verdict strengthens India's pride: Fadnavis
Maharashtra caretaker chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday welcomed the supreme court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute as the one "strengthening the pride of the country."
Speaking to reporters at the BJP headquarter here, Fadnavis said, "The decision of the supreme court strengthens the pride of the country. This (decision) is not victory or defeat for any community." (PTI)
Take all future action in amicable atmosphere: Mayawati
BSP president Mayawati appealsto everyone to maintain an amicable atmosphere after the Supreme Court announced its verdict in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.
"While respecting the historic, unanimous decision given by the Supreme Court in relation to the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute today as per the secular Constitution of Param Pujya Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, all future action should only be taken in an amicable atmosphere. This is an appeal and suggestion," the Bahujan Samaj Party chief said in a tweet in Hindi. (PTI)
Deve Gowda welcomes Ayodhya verdict
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda welcomedthe Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case. In a video message, the JD(S) supremo said, "It is a balancing decision, which I welcome."
"Only my feeling is the poor people who built the Babri Masjid about 300 to 400 years back and the people who are fighting now you cannot blame our minority friends. What happened in the past, so that is a big issue. So I don't want to go to the past," he said.
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka welcomes Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya dispute case and said everone must respect the verdict.
“We should respect the judgement of Supreme Court. Let us have belief in the Constitution framed in the democratic setup. Let peace and harmony prevail,” Siddaramaiah said. All must respect the judgement and maintain peace and harmony. The court has put an end to the long-pending case.
Ayodhya verdict: Here's what prominent people have to say
Decades-old Ayodhya land ownership verdict was finally delivered unanimously by the five-judge bench on November 9. The inner and outer region of the controversial land will be owned by the Hindu trust formed by the government and a separate five-acre land will be handed over to muslim organisation to build a mosque in Ayodhya.
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Dream of Hindus to build temple fulfilled, says Togadia
Reacting to Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict, controversial former Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia, who is among the faces behind the Ram Mandir construction movement started in the mid 80s, said that "the dream of Hindus to build the temple has been fulfilled.''
The saffron leader, who was ousted from the VHP and floated his own organisation-Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad- said that a grand temple should now be constructed on the basis of the model he had built back in 1989 and which he had produced in the 'Dharm Sansad' held at Prayag in Allahabad, now called Prayagraj.
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The Supreme Court has pronounced it's verdict on the Ayodhya issue. Honouring this decision of the court, we all have to maintain mutual harmony. This is a time to maintain brotherhood, trust and love among all of us, says Rahul Gandhi.
Expect Central government to expeditiously take further steps to build Ram Temple in Ayodhya: VHP
Hindu devotees hold placards inside a temple ahead of Supreme Court's historic verdict on Ayodhya case in Ahmedabad on Nov. 9, 2019. (PTI photo)
Ayodhya verdict: Security enhanced across Telangana
Securityhas been beefed upacrossall sensitive areas ofTelanganato prevent any untoward incidents in view of the Supreme Court verdict in theAyodhyaland dispute case on Saturday.
The state police has appealed to the citizens not to believe rumours including those on social media and warned of stringent action against those indulging in spreading false information.
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Nothing should be done that offends or humiliates anyone, says VHP chief Alok Kumar.
Great day of satisfaction, says VHP on Ayodhya verdict
This is victory of belief over facts, says AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Ayodhya case.
Advani: Rath rider who catapulted BJP's mandir mission
Reigniting the Ayodhya issue in the mid-1980s after being on the back burner for some time, veteran BJP leader L K Advani catapulted the Hindutva war cry to reclaim 'Ram Janmabhumi', along with Sangh Parivar sister organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), riding a 'rath' from Somnath Temple setting Ayodhya as its destination.
May be, Advani is not the same leader of influence now as he once was. It was under him that the BJP rose from two MPs in 1984 to 85 lawmakers in Parliament five years later and 120 in 1991 and the 'Parivar' credits the hard-liner leader for this meteoric rise piggybacking on the emotive issue of the birth place of Lord Ram.
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Ayodhya verdict: Kerala CM asks people to show restraint, Guv hails verdict
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday appealed to the people to excercise restriant in their reaction to the Supreme court verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case and not to disrupt the state's harmony.
"We will not allow any untoward incidents to take place and police was on high alert", Vijayan told reporters soon after the historic verdict was delivered. (PTI)
Further to today's unanimous verdict by five-judge bench of Supreme Court on Ayodhya issue, let's leave the past behind and move towards building an India of peace, harmony and prosperity. India is the winner from this judgement. Our desire and ability to live together has triumphed: M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President.
Ayodhya verdict: SC delivered reconciliatory judgment, says CPI
The Supreme Court which is the highest dispute resolution institution as mandated by the Constitution has delivered the long-awaited verdict on Ayodhya dispute. This marks an end to a legal battle going on for decades.
While upholding that all faiths are equal, the apex court has delivered this reconciliatory judgment. This should be seen in the larger perspective of ethics, justice and secularism. This should not be seen as a victory to any party or litigant and in the prevailing situation nobody should resort to any provocation, theCommunist Party of India (CPI) said in a statement.
"TheCPIappeals to both sides and the people all over the country to maintain peace and harmony. The party will study the judgment closely considering its implications for the future," it said.
L K Advani's devotion to temple cause is at root of BJP's success, it's coming back to power for another term, says Uma Bharti.
'If Gandhi murder case retried today, Godse would have been murderer and patriot'
If Mahatma Gandhi assassination case was retried by the supreme court today, the verdict would have been Nathuram Godse being a "murderer but also patriot."
This is how Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi reacted to the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya title suit, which cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya.
Terming Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya as historic in the history of India, Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol has expressed his confidence that Government of India will take all steps as directed by the apex Court.
Ayodhya verdict: Yogi urges people to maintain unity, amity
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute and appealed to people to maintain unity and amity.
"We welcome the Supreme Court verdict. Everyone should support for unity and amity in the country. In UP, the government is committed to maintain peace and security," Adityanath tweeted in Hindi.
माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के निर्णय का स्वागत है, देश की एकता व सद्भाव बनाए रखने में सभी सहयोग करें, उत्तर प्रदेश में शांति, सुरक्षा और सद्भाव का वातावरण बनाए रखने के लिए उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार पूर्ण रूप से प्रतिबद्ध है।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 9, 2019
Welcome and respect SC verdict: Chouhan
BJP national vice president Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday appealed to people to respect the supreme court's final order on the disputed Ram- janmabhoomi title suit in Ayodhya which paved the way for construction of a Ram temple.
The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said no party has lost the case.
In an unanimous verdict, the SC on Saturday paved the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot an alternative 5 -acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a new mosque at a "prominent" place in the holy town in Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya verdict historic: Rajastan CM
Terming the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya case historic, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Saturday that everyone should welcome the judgment.
"I understand that today at least a decision has been taken...which we all should welcome. This is what I believe," Gehlot told reporters at his residence.
He said this is a "very historic" decision and appeal for peace and harmony. (PTI)
Ayodhya verdict puts closure to old dispute: Ram Vilas Paswan
BJP ally and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan asserted on Saturday that the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya issue has put a closure to the dispute that had lingered for more than a century.
"The Supreme Court has given a very clear and unanimous verdict. Sentiments of all parties have been respected in this unanimous judgment. It has put a closure to the dispute that has lingered for centuries," the Lok Janshakti Party leader said. (PTI)
We should forget disputes of past and work together to build Ram temple, says RSS chief Bhagwat.
RSS links with Ram Janmabhoomi movement was an exception, says Bhagwat
Mohan Bhagwat steers clear on the issue of Kashi and Mathura, says Sangh has no role in any agitation.
We welcome Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya issue. It should not be seen as anybody's victory or loss: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Ayodhya case reached the right conclusion, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
We welcome this decision of Supreme Court. This case was going on for decades and it has reached the right conclusion. This should not be seen as a win or loss.We also welcome everyone's efforts to maintain peace and harmony in society, saysRSS ChiefMohan Bhagwat.
NCM Chief Syed G H Rizvi condemns Sunni Waqf Board lawyer Zafaryab Jilani remarks that review of Ayodhya judgment will be sought.
Will not challenge Ayodhya verdict: Litigant Iqbal Ansari
Expressing satisfaction with the Supreme Court judgment in the Ayodhya case, Iqbal Ansari, one of the litigants, on Saturday said he will not challenge it in court.
The apex court directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot at an alternative place to the Sunni Waqf Board, one of the parties in the decades long contentious dispute, for building a mosque. (PTI)
Full text of Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict
Ayodhya verdict will reaffirm people's faith in the judical system, says PM Modi
सुप्रीम कोर्ट का यह फैसला कई वजहों से महत्वपूर्ण है:
यह बताता है कि किसी विवाद को सुलझाने में कानूनी प्रक्रिया का पालन कितना अहम है।
हर पक्ष को अपनी-अपनी दलील रखने के लिए पर्याप्त समय और अवसर दिया गया।
न्याय के मंदिर ने दशकों पुराने मामले का सौहार्दपूर्ण तरीके से समाधान कर दिया।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2019
JD(S) Supremo H D Deve Gowda welcomed Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya case. Speaking to mediapersons here in Mangaluru, he said, " I have not read full copy of the verdict. Hence I do not know whether Muslims will be compensated with five acres land in Ayodhya or elsewhere in the country. I do not know whether trust which will be constituted to look into Rama Mandir construction work will have representation from RSS or BJP, as the BJP government is in power at at the Centre and Uttar Pradesh. He felt while considering demolition of Babri Masjid as wrong, the Supreme court could have directed the Centre to compensate."
Kamal Farooqui of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board says that the Supreme Court's order to allot five acres of land near the disputed land is "very humiliating". He says Muslims cannot accept even land worth Rs 500 crore in exchange of the land of the mosque.
SC order on Ram temple is a salute to sacrifice of lakhs of workers: Togadia
Former VHP president Pravin Togadia on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, saying the apex court's order giving Ram Lala's birth land for Ram Temple is a salute to the sacrifice of lakhs of workers.
The Supreme Court on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque. (PTI)
I welcome the Supreme Court's decision on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi unanimously. I appeal to people of all communities and religions to accept this decision with ease and remain committed to our resolve of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat', full of peace and harmony, says Amit Shah.
Five Supreme Court judges who delivered Ayodhya verdict
The Supreme Court has announced its verdict on Ayodhya land dispute case in the favour of the Hindus. It has allotted 5-acre of land to the Sunni Waqf Board.
Let us look at the panel of judges who will deliver the verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi- Babri Masjid case.
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Zafaryab Jilani unhappy with SC verdict; deity Ram Lalla's lawyer welcomes judgement
Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board's Zafaryab Jilani on Saturday expressed dissatisfaction over the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict, saying it has a lot of contradictions and they will seek a review of it.
The apex court on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque.
"The Ayodhya verdict holds no value for us. We are dissatisfied with the verdict. It has lot of contradictions. We will seek a review," senio advocate Jilani said.
After the verdict was pronounced by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, lawyers were seen and heard shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' in the Supreme Court lawn. (PTI)
Acting CM Devendra Fadnavis andBJP President Chandrakant Dada Patil will attend the Pooja and Aarti at Ram Mandir at Wadala at 2 pm in Mumbai.
We respect SC's verdict on Ayodhya, says Congress
The Indian National Congress respects the verdict of the Supreme Court in the Ayodhya case.
We appeal to all the parties concerned and to all communities to abide by the secular values and spirit of fraternity enshrined in our Constitution and to maintain peace and harmony.
It is the responsibility of each one of us to reaffirm our tradition of mutual respect and unity among all that has defined our society through the ages.
The judgement of the Supreme Court will be remembered as a questionable verdict in the history, saysM R Shamshad, lawyer of the AIMPLB.
We appeal to citizens of the entire country to maintain peace, says AIMPLB.
People in Ayodhya hail Supreme Court judgement, saying the apex court verdict has taken care of both Hindu and Muslim sides.
At a press conference, Jilani says they will decide on whether to file a review petition.
Ayodhya verdict holds no value for us, says Zafaryab Jilani.
In the view of Ayodhya verdict, RSSchiefMohan Bhagwat will address the media in Delhi at 1 pm today.
It is a historic and landmark judgement, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Ayodhya verdict: SC rules in favour of Hindus
The Supreme Court on Saturday ruled in favour of Hindus who sought to build a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya as the birthplace of Lord Ram.
The top court directed for giving an alternate land of five acres to the Muslimsiderepresented by Sunni Central Waqf Board, in Ayodhya itself as their rights to worship at the mosque was violated twice.
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi read out the unanimous judgment by a five-judge bench, also comprising Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer.
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Nirmohi Akhara is grateful that SC has recognised our fight of last 150 years and has given the Nirmohi Akhara adequate representation in the trust to be set up by the Central Government to build andmanage the Shri Ram Janmasthan Temple:Kartik Chopra,Nirmohi Akharaspokesperson
Supreme Court's judgement should be welcomed by everyone, it will be beneficial for the social harmony. There should be no further dispute on this issue, that is my appeal to the people:Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Ayodhya Verdict explained in 5 points
The five-judge bench of the Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favour of Hindu parties that sought to build a Ram temple at the disputed site as the birthplace of Lord Ram.
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Here are key points from the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict:
* The central government shall, within three months, frame a scheme and make necessary provisions for the management of trust for construction of the temple at the disputed site.
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Temple at disputed site, alternative land for mosque, says SC
The Supreme Court on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque.
In one of the most important and most anticipated judgements in India's history, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi put an end to the more than a century old dispute that has torn the social fabric of the nation.
The apex court said the mosque should be constructed at a "prominent site" and a trust should be formed within three months for the construction of the temple at the site many Hindus believe Lord Ram was born. (PTI)
All India Muslim Personal Law Board to react to Supreme Court's verdict soon.
A long winding dispute has come to close. It should be accepted. Everyone may not be fully happy with it. But there is a closure and there should be a closure to all such disputes, says Yogendra Yadav, Swaraj India.
We respect the judgement but we are not satisfied, we will decide further course of action, says Zafaryab Jilani, Sunni Waqf Board lawyer.
Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya lad dispute
a) Central governemnt has been given 3 months to set up Hindu Trust
b) Possession of inner and outer courtyards to be handed over to the Hindu Trust
c) Five acres of prominent land shall be given to Sunni Waqf Board either by the state or by the Centre
d) Suit three by Nirmohi Akhara dismissed as barred by limitation
Soon after the judgement, a group of people infront of Supreme Court raised 'Jai Shree Ram' chants.
Historic verdict on Ayodhya land dispute case: Disputed land goes to Hindus while Muslim parties to get alternate land.
SC gives Centre three months to set up trust. And the government will hand over the land to the trust. Sunni Waqf Board to get 5 acres of prominent land in Ayodhya.
There is no evidence that Muslims abandoned mosque. Hindus always believed birthplace of Lord Ram was in inner courtyard of mosque. It has been clearly established that Muslims offered prayer inside inner courtyard and Hindus offered prayers in outer courtyard: SC
Muslims have not provided evidence of exclusive possession of dispute site: SC
There was continued assertion of rights by Hindus who put up railings at outer courtyard at Ram Chabutra and Sita Rasoi and continued to worship it: CJI
Activities on social media platforms will be under observation and Delhi Police advises that such platforms should be used with discretion, and users should restrain from spreading any disharmony, hatred or enmity.
Evidence suggest Hindus were in possession of outer court yard, says SC.
Delhi Police will initiate strict legal action against mischief-mongers or those found indulging in any activity which may adversely affect the peace and public order.
In view of the upcoming judgment by Supreme Court regarding Ayodhya matter, Delhi Police requests every citizen to contribute to peace and tranquility.
SC says evidence have been found that the Hindus worshipped outside the mosque.
Title cannot be established on ground of faith, belief; they are kind of indicator for deciding dispute: SC
SC dismisses Shia Waqf Board's appeal, says land belongs to govt
The Supreme Court on Saturday dismissed the appeal of the Shia Waqf Board in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case in Ayodhya and held that the land belongs to the government as per revenue records.
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi gave a unanimous verdict dismissing the Shia Waqf Board's appeal in the case over the disputed structure. (PTI)
ASI had not established whether temple was demolished to build the mosque, says Supreme Court.
Supreme Court says that there is adequate material in ASI report to conclude that Babri Masjid was not constructed on vacant land. There was a structure underlying the disputed structure. The underlying structure was not an Islamic structure.
Supreme Court says the claim of Nirmohi Akhara is only of management. Nirmohi Akhara is not a 'Shabait'. Arguments were made on archaeology report. Archaeological Survey of India's credentials are beyond doubt and its findings can’t be neglected Ayodhya judgment.
Akila Bhartiya Hindu Mahasabha Baba Nand Kishore Mishra, one of the litigant.
This court must accept faith and accept belief of worshippers. Court should preserve balance: Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi while reading out judgement
Babri mosque was built by Mir Baqi. It is inappropriate for the Court to get into area of theology: Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi
We have dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Shia Waqf Board challenging the order of 1946 Faizabad Court: Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi
The Ayodhya Judgment will be an unanimous and the pronouncement of judgment will last for half an hour, according to Bar and Bench.
Advocates are waiting to enter Court Hall No 1 in Supreme Court where CJI-headed bench will deliver Ayodhya verdict. Due to no space inside, large number of advocates are waiting outside the court hall.
Anxiety grips Ayodhya ahead of Supreme Court verdict
Sudden anxiety gripped the temple town on Friday night as the news that the Supreme Court will deliver its verdict in the communally sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case on Saturday began to trickle in.
Policemen near the Hanumangarhi temple and Shriraam Chikitsalaya, a government hospital, intensified the checking of vehicles.
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High Security at Supreme Court ahead of Ayodhya verdict.
I appeal to people of Uttarakhand to accept whatever verdict is given by the Supreme Court. No rumours or objectionable comments should be made on social media or other platforms that could adversely affect social harmony, saysUttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat.
We all have faith in India's judiciary, says Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur
Flag march in Dongri area of Mumbai ahead of Ayodhya verdict. (DH photo)
Multi-layered security arrangements in place in Ayodhya
Multi-layeredsecurityarrangementshave been put inplacein the temple town ofAyodhyawith drones being used to monitor the situation ahead of the apex court judgment in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.
Be it the area near the Ramjanmabhoomi police station, "karyashala" of Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas or other parts of the town, policemen could be seen checking two-wheelers.
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Shah calls a high level security meeting at his residence
Home Minister Amit Shah calls a high level security meeting at his residence. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Chief, Arvind Kumar, and other senior officials to attend the meeting.
All you need to know about Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid case
One of the most controversial disputes in the history of India's legal and political battles, Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi case or Babri Masjid case is set to culminate today with the Supreme Court poised to deliver its verdict. India hopes that the verdict will bolster peace among religious groups in the country and perhaps put an end to Mandir-Masjid politics. As the nation waits for the verdict, let us take a look at what the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute is.
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Amit Shah calls a meeting of party spokespersons at this residence.
Rajasthan | Internet services will suspended for 24 hours in Jaipur Commissionerate, from 10 am today.
Five Supreme Court judges who will deliver Ayodhya Verdict
Ahead of Ayodhya verdict let us look at the panel of judges who will deliver the verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi- Babri Masjid case.
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1. Justice Abdul Nazeer
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Justice Abdul Nazeer started his career as an advocate in Karnataka High Court in 1983, where after 20 years he was elevated to the post of additional judge. In 2017, he was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
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Lawyers representing Nirmohi Akhara arrive Supreme Court
Lawyers representing Nirmohi Akhara have arrived at the Supreme Court. Their Pravakhta, Karthik says, "It's an ancient fight. We are here for Lord Ram. He will take care of us. Hopefully we dont have to appeal this judgement."
In anticipation of the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has stopped stone carving work for the construction of a Ram Temple here for the first time since 1990.
All the artisans involved in the work have returned to their homes, said VHP spokesperson Sharad Sharma.
Ahead of SC verdict on Ayodhya, CJI holds meeting with top brass
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday held a meeting with Chief Secretary and DGP of Uttar Pradesh at Supreme Court premises here to assess the security arrangement in the state, ahead of the impending judgment by a five-judge bench in the Ayodhya dispute related to Babri Masjid and Ram Temple.
Chief Secretary Rajendra Prasad Tiwari and DGP O P Singh met the CJI in chambers here since the judgment in the sensitive over seven-decade-old title suit could be pronounced on any date with just only three working days remaining for the head of the judiciary before his retirement on November 17.
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Authorities in Punjab, Haryana review law and order situation
Officials in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday reviewed their states' law and order situation ahead of the Supreme Court judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.
The apex court is likely to pronounce the judgment at 10:30 am.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who will be leading a delegation to Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan on Saturday, held a meeting with DGP Dinkar Gupta and other senior officers. (PTI)
Patnaik appeals everyone to accept the judgement of the Supreme Court
Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik appeals to everyone to accept the judgement of the Supreme Court. "Let us continue to live in peace and harmony. The spirit of brotherhood is the hallmark of our secular fabric," he says.
No restrictions on visiting Ram Lalla temple: UP Police
Devotees are visiting the temple of Shri Ram Lalla. There are no restrictions on visiting the temple. All markets are open, the situation is completely normal, saysADG (Prosecution) UP Police, Ashutosh Pandey.
Section 144 has been imposed in Karnataka and sale of liquor banned in the twin cities of Hubbli-Dharwad.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address the nation through media today at 1 pm at Keshav Kunj parisar, Jhandewalan in Delhi after Supreme Court judgment on Ramjanamsthan temple issue.
Temporary jails in all UP districts, tight security in Ayodhya
Security has been beefed up in Ayodhya and adjoining areas ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri masjid title suit and the administration is keeping strict vigil in 31 districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Saturday.
The Uttar Pradesh government has created temporary jails in every district while internet services may be banned in some places to check spread of rumours through social media. (PTI)
Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in Jaisalmer, till November 30, 2019, ahead of the Ayodha verdict.
Kerala CM urges all to maintain peace
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has appealed to all citizens to exercise restraint when reacting to the Supreme Court verdict to be delivered on Saturday morning on the sensitive Ayodhya dispute, whatsoever it be.
The apex court is scheduled to pronounce at 10.30 am on Saturday its verdict in the communally sensitive case of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya. (PTI)
Ahead of the Ayodhya verdict today, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi's security has been upgraded to Z-plus.
Ayodhya Verdict: Himachal police warns against circulation of fake news
The Himachal Pradesh police has issued a warning against the circulation of fake news in the wake of the Supreme Court's verdict in the sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case on Saturday.
Strict penal action will be taken against those who indulge in circulation of fake news, morphed pictures, doctored videos or any inflammatory material, said Solan Superintendent of Police Madhusudan Sharma in a statement on Saturday morning. (PTI)
Will accept SC verdict on Ayodhya, says AIMPLB
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has said that the Supreme Court verdict should be accepted by all and communal harmony should not be disturbed.
"Everyone hopes that whatever the verdict, it will be based on evidence and acceptable to everyone. All political parties and religious leaders are also appealing for peace," AIMPLB memberKhalid Rashid toldCNN-News18.
All educational status in Uttar Pradesh are shut till November 11.
Whatever the decision, it will be welcomed: Hindu Mahasabha lawyer, Karunesh Shukla tells CNN News18.
What was Allahabad High Court's Ayodhya verdict in 2010
Ahead of Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya land dispute issue, let's take a look at the AllahabadHigh Court's 2010judgement.
In September 2010, the Allahabad High Court ruled a three-way division of the disputed area between Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla.
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Ayodhya verdict: Alcohol sale banned in Bengaluru
Beefing up security across the city, ahead of the much-awaited verdict by the Supreme Court in Ayodhya land dispute case, City police commissioner Bhaskar Rao has imposed a ban on the sale of liquor.
The liquor ban will be in force from Saturday 6:00 am to Sunday midnight 12:00 pm, according to the orders of the commissioner.
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Ahead of historic verdict on Ayodhya land dispute case, Rajasthan government has announced that all schools and colleges in the state will remain closed today.
Timeline of Ayodhya Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute
The Supreme Court on Saturday will pronounce itsjudgement in the seven-decade-old Ayodhya dispute caserelated to Babri Masjid and Ram Temple.
The top court had reserved its judgement on October 16 in the legal battle, where both the Hindu and Muslim sides made their arguments for 40 days to lay their claims over 2.77 acres of land.
A five-judge bench presided over by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is set to pass the judgement in the matter, which has seen both the Hindu and Muslims make high-pitched arguments. Ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya case,DH recaps the important landmarks that have brought the Ayodhya dispute to where it is today.
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Mobile internet service suspended in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, till 6 am tomorrow ahead of verdict on Ayodhya land dispute case today.
Karnataka: Schools, colleges to remain shut on Saturday
The city police have beefed up security ahead of the Ayodhya judgement on Saturday.
Police commissioner Bhaskar Rao directed all police officers to ensure strict patrolling in all places, including sensitive and hypersensitive areas. He asked them not to allow anyone to celebrate or mourn the judgement.
Rao told DH that he had a series of meetings with senior officials regarding the security arrangements.
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What you should know before SC's verdict on Ayodhya
The Supreme Court on Saturday will pronounce its judgement in the seven-decade-old Ayodhya dispute case related to Babri Masjid and Ram Temple.
The top court had reserved its judgement on October 16 in the legal battle, where both the Hindu and Muslim sides made their arguments for 40 days to lay their claims over 2.77 acres of land.
A five-judge bench presided over by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is set to pass the judgement in the matter, which has seen both the Hindu and Muslims make high-pitched arguments.
Read the full report here.
Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, Section 144 has been imposed in Uttar Pradesh and many other parts of the country, according to CNN News18.
Sonia Gandhi calls meeting to decide party's stand on Ayodhya issue
Congress President Sonia Gandhi summonsa meeting of the party's working committee on Saturday morning to finalize the party stand on the Ayodhya issue.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet at 9:45 am on Saturday, barely an hour before the Supreme Court starts reading out it's verdict on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue.
Police personnel are deployed outside the residence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, who is a part of the Supreme Court bench that will pronounce verdict on decades-old Ayodhya land dispute case.
Maharashtra: Vehicle checking being done by police in Mumbai, as a part of their security measure, ahead of Ayodhya Verdict on 9th November.
Maharashtra: Vehicle checking being done by police in Mumbai, as a part of their security measure, ahead of #AyodhyaVerdict on 9th November. pic.twitter.com/ut3kjmpeYx
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2019
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has summoned a meeting of the party's working committee on Saturday morning to finalize the party stand on the Ayodhya issue.
Situation perfectly normal in Ayodhya: Ayodhya DC
The judgement day in Ayodhya caseis here upon us. I must assure all that situation is perfectly normal here. Let us take Ganga-Jamunitehzeeb from Awadh to the whole world. Jai Hind.
Mobile services to remain suspended in Aligarh
All mobile internet services to remain suspended from 12 AM (08.11.2019) to 12 AM (09.11.2019) in the entire district: Aligarh District Magistrate (DM), Chandra Bhushan Singh
Ayodhya verdict: Alcohol sale banned in Bengaluru
Beefing up security across the city, ahead of the much-awaited verdict by the Supreme Court in Ayodhya land dispute case, City police commissioner Bhaskar Rao has imposed a ban on the sale of liquor.
Delhi govt has advised private schools to remain closed on Saturday: Manish Sisodia
Educational institutions to remain closed in MP
All private and government schools to remain closed tomorrow in Madhya Pradesh
Section 144 imposed in Jammu
Jammu: Section 144 (prohibits an assembly of more than 4 people in an area) has been imposed in all 10 districts of Jammu. All private as well as government schools and colleges to remain closed tomorrow.
Karnataka govt declares holiday for all educational institutions on Saturday
Karnataka government declares holiday for schools and colleges tomorrow due to Ayodhya verdict security concerns.
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We will keep close watch on the situation: Thane Police
"We at Thane Commissionerate are well prepared for tomorrow. An adequatepolice force has been deployed across all places in our jurisdiction. We will continue to keep a close watch on the situation. Please stay calm and help us to maintain peace in our jurisdiction," said Thane City Police.
Ayodhya verdict: Hyderabad Cops on high alert
Security has been beefed up at all major installations and all stations in Hyderabad and Cyberabad have been kept on a high alert in view of the Ayodhya verdict on Saturday.
Section 144 imposed in Bhopal
Section 144 (gathering of more than 4 people banned) has been imposed in the district. All private & government schools, colleges to remain closed tomorrow: Collector and District Magistrate of Bhopal
SC verdict must not create any room for hate-mongering: Kerala CM
All of us should ensure that our reactions will be peaceful no matter what the verdict be. It should not create any room for hate-mongering. The state police have been directed to be on high alert:Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan on Ayodhyaverdict:
SC verdict should strengthen peace, goodwill of India: PM
Whatever decision SC delivers in Ayodhyacase, it'll not be a victory or defeat of anyone. My appeal to the countrymen is that it should be the priority of all of us that this decision should further strengthen the great tradition of peace, unity & goodwill of India: PM
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Our operations for tomorrow has begun: Mumbai Police PRO
Mumbai Police is aware of the situation and we are keeping a close watch. Our preparations for tomorrow have begun. Adequate arrangements are being made:Mumbai Police PRO
Govt can't take credit for SC verdict: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena in a press note, on 'Supreme Court to deliver verdict in the Ayodhyaland dispute case tomorrow', said, "We had requested govt to make a law on construction of Ram Temple but Govt didn't do that. Now when SC is giving the order, govt can't take credit for it."
All schools and colleges to remain closed tomorrow as a precautionary measure, ahead of Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case tomorrow:G Hiremath, Deputy Commissioner of Gadag District.
SC to give verdict on Ayodhya land dispute on Saturday
The Supreme Court would on Saturday pronounce its judgement in the seven-decade-old the Ayodhya dispute case related to Babri Masjid and Ram Temple.
The top court had reserved its judgement on October 16 in the legal battle, where both the Hindu and Muslim sides made their arguments for 40 days to lay their claims over 2.77 acres of land.
Ayodhya: Bengaluru police takes precautionary measures
With the Ayodhya verdict expected soon, elaborate precautionary measures have been taken in the city to prevent any untoward incident, a top police official said on Thursday.
Paramilitary and Rapid Action Force personnel would also be deployed on security duty, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said. Rao said he had held a series of meetings with the senior officers of the department and would soon convene one with deputy commissioners of police.
Ayodhya verdict: CJI holds meeting with top brass of UP
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday held a meeting with Chief Secretary and DGP of Uttar Pradesh at Supreme Court premises here to assess the security arrangement in the state, ahead of the impending judgment by a five-judge bench in the Ayodhya dispute related to Babri Masjid and Ram Temple.
Ayodhya verdict: Seers, clerics vow to maintain harmony
Efforts to maintain communal harmony in Ayodhya gathered momentum ahead of the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram temple-Babri masjid title suits with both the Hindu seers and Muslim clerics appealing to their communities not to fall prey to rumours and maintain peace.
Schools, Colleges to remain closed from 9-11th Nov
All schools, colleges, educational institutions and training centres to remain closed in UPfrom 9th November to 11th November.