Ayodhya Dispute

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The Sunni Waqf Board had challenged the very maintainability of the suit as well as the application

18 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

BJP leader LK Advani leading Ram Rath yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya during 1990. (File Photo)

Down memory lane: The mood in Ayodhya back in December 1992

One day a car-load of “infiltrators” had been reportedly intercepted by kar sevaks beaten up and handed over to the UP police

06 Aug 2020 11:56 AM

A five-member Constitution Bench headed by then Chief Justice Ran-an Gogoi (since retired) had given the ownership of the entire Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site to the Ram Lalla idol for the construction of a Ram temple. (Photo: AP)

Ayodhya dispute: Plea by Hindu Mahasabha to relook 5 acres for Muslims

It also referred to that part of the judgment that says “there was no dispute” that the mosque was raised in 1528 AD by or at the behest of Babar.

10 Dec 2019 5:01 AM

Prominent Muslims oppose review plea

Keeping Ayodhya dispute alive will harm Muslims, the statement read.

26 Nov 2019 2:20 AM

Senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders will accompany the team of lawyers. (Photo: AP | File)

Ram Lalla to be presented with SC's verdict on Ayodhya by lawyers on Nov 24

Three magistrates have been assigned the duty of overseeing the arrangements for the visit of the team of lawyers.

21 Nov 2019 12:55 PM

Ayodhya: SC review advisable

The court accepts the Babri Masjid stood for 464 years until its 1992 demolition by lawless mobs led by top BJP and VHP leaders.

19 Nov 2019 12:07 AM

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, tweeted that he salutes the five judges of the Supreme Court for showing "extraordinary courage".

India Inc hails Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya Ram temple

This is a welcome decision of the Supreme Court which has been taken unanimously by the court.

09 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

Justice Gogoi will treat his fellow Constitution-bench justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer to dinner at a Delhi five-star hotel on Saturday evening. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya verdict done, chief justice to take his 4 colleagues to dinner

In a unanimous verdict, SC said trust should be set up by Centre within 3 months to help build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya’s disputed site.

09 Nov 2019 3:06 PM

Devotees who visited the makeshift Ram Lalla temple at the disputed site appeared overwhelmed when told about the judgment. (Photo: AP)

‘Sigh of relief’: Overwhelming emotion in Ayodhya after SC’s verdict

In the run-up to the judgement delivered by a five-judge bench, many lanes in the town bore a deserted look.

09 Nov 2019 2:01 PM

Bollywood celebs react to Ayodhya verdict. (Photo: Instagram)

Ayodhya verdict: Bollywood reacts to SC decision over Ram Janmabhoomi

Bollywood celebrities too welcomed the decision of Supreme Court over Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid issue.

09 Nov 2019 12:01 PM

The final hearing began on August 6, and continued on a daily basis till October 16.

Ayodhya verdict: Disputed site goes to govt to Ram temple, Muslims get separate land for mosque

The Allahabad High Court in 2010 had distributed the land between Ram Lalla, Nirmohi Akhara and Sunni Waqf Board.

09 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

Let’s take a look at the various important dates over centuries leading up to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya dispute on November 9.(Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya dispute, a timeline: A historical, political and socio-religious perspective

With this verdict, one of the longest-standing issues in the history of medieval-modern India will be resolved.

09 Nov 2019 8:26 AM

The dispute involves 2.77 acres of land in Ayodhya, which right-wing activists believe was the birthplace of Lord Ram. A 16th Century mosque - said to have been built by the Mughal Emperor Babur -- which stood at the spot was razed in December 1992 by right-wing activists. (Photo: PTI)

'No processions or slogans' Hindu groups issue advisory ahead of Ayodhya verdict

The Centre on Thursday issued an alert to all states and union territories about posting adequate security at sensitive places.

08 Nov 2019 12:01 PM

The apex court is likely to deliver its verdict on the Ayodhya title suit before November 17. (Photo: File)

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, CJI to meet UP Chief Secy, top cop today to review preparedness

The government has decided to deploy two helicopters as standby as a part of the security arrangements.

08 Nov 2019 9:34 AM

Prohibitory orders are already in place and no celebration or mourning with respect to the judgement will be allowed in the city, which witnessed communal riots after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in December 1992, he said. (Representational Image)

Ahead of Ayodhya case verdict, security tightened in Mumbai

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is expected to deliver the verdict in the case before his retirement on November 17.

06 Nov 2019 10:05 AM

"We are absolutely ready. Under no circumstances, anybody will be allowed to take law in hand. Our Intelligence machinery is geared up. If needed, the National Security Act will be imposed on elements who attempt to disrupt law and order," Singh said in Hardoi on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

We're absolutely ready: UP Police chief ahead of expected Ayodhya verdict

The top court is expected to deliver its verdict on Ayodhya dispute before November 17, when CJI Gogoi retires.

04 Nov 2019 9:42 AM

The top court, which reserved the verdict in the politically sensitive case on October 16 after hearing it for 40 days, had asked the litigating parties including the deity Ram Lalla (represented by next friend Deoki Nandan Agrawal) and UP Sunni Central Wakf Board to submit their written note within three days. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya verdict will have 'consequences' for country's future polity: Muslim parties

Muslim parties, which had filed notes in sealed covers to SC, later issued a statement for the common public.

21 Oct 2019 11:20 AM

On October 16, when a five judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi reserved its verdict in the case after 40-days of hearing, the mediation panel's report was also reportedly submitted to the court. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties shocked at reports that Sunni Board withdrawing claim

According to sources close to mediation panel, report filed in sealed cover is 'sort of settlement' between Hindu and Muslim parties.

18 Oct 2019 12:50 PM

Sources close to the mediation panel said the Sunni Waqf Board, Nirvani Akhada, Nirmohi Akhada, Ram Janmabhoomi Punruddhar Samiti and some other Hindu parties are in favour of settling the contentious land dispute. (Photo: File)

‘Sort of settlement’: Sources on Ayodhya report submitted by mediation panel

The sources said that a Hindu religious institution has agreed to part with its land in Ayodhya for construction of mosque there.

17 Oct 2019 9:48 AM

$'I am a firm believer that the best solution to what is a very fractious issue in this country, the Ayodhya debate, both for minority and for the majority, is the Supreme Court's verdict,' said Singhvi. (Photo: File)$

SC's verdict best solution on Ayodhya for both minority and majority: Singhvi

Singhvi's remarks come hours after SC reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions in connection with Ayodhya land dispute case.

17 Oct 2019 8:37 AM

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