Ayodhya verdict

'Accept without demur': Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan sacked from Ayodhya case

Dhavan had vehemently argued the case for more than two weeks in the 40 day hearing of the matter.

12 days ago

Yogi govt's plan for 'New Ayodhya': Ram corridor, cruise on Saryu part of makeover

Among other projects on the anvil, the state government plans to build a 'Ram Corridor' from the Ram Janambhoomi temple to the proposed Ram statue that will be 221 metres high.

14 days ago

VHP to continue Ram temple movement even after Ayodhya verdict

The VHP seems to be in no mood to move on as it plans to hold 'Ram Mahotsav' and other programmes at the village levels in the coming four months.

20 days ago

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB to seek review plea, rejects 5-acre alternative land offer

Senior AIMPLB member Zafaryab Jilani said the case had been filed on behalf of all Muslims and the board was representing the sentiments of the community which wanted to exercise its constitutional rights.

27 days ago

Ayodhya verdict: Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claims on shebait rights

The Supreme Court observed that the course of dealing with the maintainability of Suit No. 5 hinged on the question of whether Nirmohi Akhara was a shebait, and whether it had acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the idol.

Nov 12, 2019

When will Ram temple construction begin in Ayodhya? VHP leader reveals

The pre-construction work will commence from 'Makar Sankranti' in January. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) does not want a fresh 'shilanyas' (first stone laying ceremony) for the temple as it has already been done in November 1989.

Nov 11, 2019

Ayodhya aftermath: 77 people arrested in UP over inflammatory social media posts

A five-member SC bench had given the ownership of the 2.77-acre disputed site to the Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas.

Nov 11, 2019

Will NCRB data on the eve of Ayodhya verdict get buried in headlines?

It is to be noted that the NCRB avoided releasing the NCRB data on October 21, which coincided with the day of voting in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Nov 9, 2019

Peaceful Bengaluru post Ayodhya verdict: City Police, public made sure of that [Photos]

Bengaluru Commissioner is on foot-patrol to maintain law & order post-Ayodhya verdict. The Bengaluru City Police had conducted meetings with all communities prior to the judgement to ensure peace.

Nov 9, 2019

PM Modi welcomes Ayodhya verdict, says time to strengthen 'Rashtra Bhakti' spirit

In a series of tweets, PM Modi said the decision is notable as it highlights that any dispute can be amicably solved in the spirit of due process of law.

Nov 9, 2019

Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya: Read Full text here

A five-judge constitution bench, including Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Justices SA Bobde, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and Abdul Nazeer delivered the unanimous verdict.

Nov 9, 2019

Minutes away from final verdict: Ayodhya under lock

As the time of pronouncement of Ayodhya verdict comes near, the administration locked down the temple town. All the entry points of Ayodhya have been restricted, traffics has been diverted.

Nov 9, 2019

Security beefed up in Kerala ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Section 144 of the CrPC (Criminal Procedure Code) has been imposed in five places in Kasargode district, while police security has been beefed up at Kochi and other major centres.

Nov 9, 2019

Ayodhya verdict: Schools, colleges shut, maximum 'bandobast' ensured in Bengaluru

Schools and colleges will remain closed on Saturday, November 9 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of the students and their faculty.

Nov 9, 2019

Ram Bhakti or Rahim Bhakti, time to strengthen Bharat Bhakti: PM Modi on Ayodhya Verdict

The top court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi delivered their decision in the politically-sensitive Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.

Nov 9, 2019

Bengaluru Poilice tightens security ahead of Ayodhya verdict and Tipu Jayanti

Bengaluru city police have ensured strict patrolling in the city to maintain a peaceful atmosphere and to prevent any untoward incident from taking place.

Nov 8, 2019

No communal memes, use social media with restraint: Ayodhya DM ahead of verdict

The apex court is expected to deliver its verdict on a dispute over the ownership of 2.77 acres of land in Ayodhya district in Uttar Pradesh when the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires.

Nov 5, 2019

Ayodhya case: CJI Ranjan Gogoi cancels foreign trip to ensure timely verdict

CJI Ranjan Gogoi cancelled the proposed visits to some South American countries, Middle East and some other countries to ensure time towards writing the judgment in the politically sensitive case of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya.

Oct 17, 2019

Section 144 imposed in Ayodhya as SC hearing enters crucial stage

Ayodhya District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha said that the decision was taken in view of the upcoming festivals.

Oct 14, 2019

'We have 10.5 days': CJI Ranjan Gogoi says Ayodhya case should end by October 18

Insisting that all arguments in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case should be completed by October 18, CJI Gogoi asked the counsels of the Hindu and Muslim parties to strictly abide by the deadline.

Sep 26, 2019