The Supreme Court announced that it will deliver the verdict in the Ayodhya title suit on November 8 at 10.30 am.
The current matter before the apex cout is an appeal against the verdict delivered by the Allahabad High Court in 2010. The court had, in the absence of a title, divided the 2.77 acre land at Ayodhya equally between the three primary parties – Bhagwan Ramlalla Virajman, Nirmohi Akhara and Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board.
Now, in a 40-day marathon daily hearing on the matter, all parties have presented their arguments to a Supreme Court Constitutional Bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Justices SA Bobde (CJI elect), DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer.
The arguments were heard by the bench, which reserved its order on October 16, after Rajeev Dhavan, a senior counsel for the Muslim parties, tore a pictorial map provided by the Hindu Mahasabha purportedly showing the exact birth place of Ram in Ayodhya.
Adequate measures are being taken up by the Centre and security is being beefed up in Ayodhya, as well across Uttar Pradesh ahead of the top court’s ruling on the matter.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has granted 15 companies of paramilitary forces – BSF, RAF, CISF, ITBP and SSP – to Uttar Pradesh. They will be stationed at sensitive areas such as Kanpur, Aligarh, Lucknow, Azamgarh, etc.
Security has been stepped up in Mumbai as well as National Capital of Delhi. Schools in Delhi-NCR, Jammu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh to remain closed. Section 144 has been imposed across Uttar Pradesh and Bengaluru.
Ahead of the verdict the ruling BJP has advised its cadre to “act responsibly” and follow the code of conduct issued by the party’s top brass.
Ayodhya verdict: 1 held, 1 suspended for provocative behaviour
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh for an objectionable post on a WhatsApp group following Saturday's Supreme Court Ayodhya verdict, police said here.
In another development, a Gwalior Central Jail warden was placed under suspension for bursting crackers after the verdict, though higher authorities had barred any such kind of celebrations, officials said.
Sunni Waqf Board likely to take decision on accepting land on Nov 26
The Sunni Central Waqf Board today said a decision on whether to accept a five-acre land for building a mosque in Ayodhya will be taken at its meeting likely on November 26.
UP Sunni Central Waqf Board Chairman, Zufar Farooqui told news agency PTI that he was getting diverse views on whether to take the land. "Board's general body meeting is expected on November 26 in which it will be decided whether to take 5-acre land as directed by the Supreme Court or not," he said.
"The meeting was earlier scheduled on Nov 13 but it was postponed and is now expected on Nov 26. I am getting diverse views on taking the land but I personally feel negativity can be won only with positivity," Farooqui said. (PTI)
Read the full story here: Ayodhya verdict to give BJP political heft in West Bengal
On the back foot since the NRC in Assam left out over 12 lakh Hindus, mostly Bengalis, the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya land dispute has provided the BJP in West Bengal fresh ammunition to polarise the state's electorate ahead of the crucial 2021 assembly polls.
1 held for objectionable post after verdict in UP
A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh for posting "objectionable" messages on the social media, police said today.
The arrest was made yesterday evening, Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar Pandey said.
According to an FIR, the man had made remarks against a particular community after the verdict, the SP said. (PTI)
Verdict proves strength of India's Constitution, democracy: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath yesterday welcomed Supreme Court’s verdict on Ayodhya issue, saying it proved the strength of India's constitutional system and democracy and urged people to maintain peace and harmony.
The chief minister said those who love the country have heartily appreciated the decision.
He also thanked the media for presenting the decision in a positive manner. Adityanath said the Supreme Court's decision has endorsed the resolution of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat'. The decision, he said, has been given without any discrimination of class or religion and the way people have accepted it is praiseworthy. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Some JNU students hold protest-meet on Ayodhya verdict
A section of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students organised a protest-meet yesterday against the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Ayodhya case.
Sharjeel Imam, a JNU student, organised the protest-meet at Sabarmati Dhaba inside the varsity campus.
"We organised a meet to discuss the judgment. We had a copy of the judgment and discussed some crucial portions of it and how the judiciary has again failed us," he said. (PTI)
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Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | No place for bitterness, fear, negativity in new India, says PM Modi:
India's credo of unity in diversity was visible in its totality after the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute as all sections of the society accepted it with an open heart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, urging people to shun bitterness and negativity for the sake of a new India. Addressing the nation hours after the top court gave its judgment, Modi said the way each section of the society welcomed the verdict reflects India's ancient traditions of amity and harmony. He said India's credo of unity in diversity is today visible in its totality. (PTI)
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Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | India Inc admires SC for unanimous verdict on Ayodhya dispute:
India Inc hailed the Supreme Court's verdict. Anand Mahinda, Chairman of Mahindra Group, tweeted that he salutes the five judges of the Supreme Court for showing "extraordinary courage". "5 men. A decision that 1.3bn people were awaiting. What extraordinary courage it required to be on this bench & what incredible application of mind it must have taken to reach the conclusion. I salute them for doing their duty & upholding the process of justice in our nation," he tweeted.JSW Steel CMD Sajjan Jindal said. "The Supreme Court and the bench must be admired for their unanimity in arriving at a measured judgement that ensures that communities move forward respectfully and work towards a more united nation," (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | No untoward incidents in Telangana:
No untoward incidents were reported in Telangana and the situation remained peaceful on Saturday in the aftermath of the Supreme Courts verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case, police said. Security was beefed up in all sensitive areas of the state by deploying additional forces to prevent any untoward incidents ahead of the verdict and all necessary measures were made to maintain peace and law and order, they said. The situation is peaceful in Telangana like in the entire country. All people have shown maturity and they feel the issue has been finally settled, said Jitender, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order)(PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Ayodhya land dispute judgement is elaborate: Justice Bobde:
Chief Justice-Designate SA Bobde described the historic judgement on the temple-mosque land dispute at Ayodhya as an "elaborate" verdict. "It is an elaborate judgement," said Justice Bobde, who will succeed Justice Ranjan Gogoi as the Chief Justice of India.He was the senior-most judge in the bench headed by Chief Justice Gogoi. Other members of the bench were Justices D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Delhi Police uses drones to carry out surveillance:
The Delhi Police used drones to carry out surveillance in parts of the national capital on November 9 in view of the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, officials said. Drone surveillance, meeting with public, and area patrolling were conducted in several parts of the city, including areas of northeast Delhi, they said. According to officials, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik is taking rounds in the central district of the national capital to check the security situation. While the reserved force of the Delhi Police has been deployed in Jama Masjid area, security in areas of the mixed population is also under the scanner, the police said. Prohibitory orders have been issued across the national capital to maintain public order, they said. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | I stand vindicated, feel deeply blessed, says LK Advani:
BJP veteran LK Advani, a key architect of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, on November 9wholeheartedly welcomed the historic Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya issue, saying that he stood vindicated and felt deeply blessed."I join all my countrymen in wholeheartedly welcoming the historic judgement delivered by the five-member Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court today in the Ayodhya matter," Advani said in a statement. (PTI)
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Mumbai, other parts of Maharashtra peaceful:Mumbai was calm and peaceful and no untoward incident was reported from any part of the metropolis following the announcement of the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict, a senior police official said. Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which prohibits the assembly of five or more people at any spot, has been in force in the metropolis since 11 am and will continue for another 24 hours, a Mumbai police spokesperson said. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Leaders across parties take to twitter to hail judgement:
The social media was abuzz with reactions from leaders across political parties on the Supreme Court's Ayodhya judgment pronounced on November 9, appealing everyone in the country to maintain peace and tranquility.
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Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Ayodhya verdict won't cause tension in Bangladesh; says foreign minister:
Foreign Minister: Bangladesh will study the Indian Supreme Court's historic verdict in the Ayodhya case, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said on Saturday and expressed confidence that it won't cause any tension in his country. "We won't be in any tension regarding this (Ayodhya land dispute verdict). We will expect that peace will prevail in India also," Momen told reporters on the sidelines of a sports event here. He said Bangladesh's heritage of interfaith harmony would help keep peace in the country. "All of us -- Muslims, Christians, Hindus and (Buddhists) are living in harmony," he said about Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation. (PTI)
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Guru Nanak Dev's visit to Ayodhya for Ram Janmabhoomi darshan supports Hindus' faith, says SC:The visit of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, whose 550th birth anniversary celebrations are underway, to Ayodhya for darshan of Janmabhoomi of Lord Ram in 1510-11 A.D supports the faith and belief of Hindus that the site was the birthplace of the deity, the Supreme Court said on November 9. The apex court said Janma Sakhies, which have been brought on record contains a description of the visit of Guru Nanak Devji to Ayodhya, where he had darshan of birthplace of Lord Ram.
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Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Ayodhya verdict not according to expectations, but SC 'supreme', says Jamiat:
Prominent Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind on November 9 said the Supreme Court's verdict in the Ayodhya case was not according to its expectations but asserted that the apex court ruling is "supreme". Jamiat President Maulana Arshad Madani also urged Muslims to not be disappointed. Madani appealed to the Muslims to maintain peace and harmony in the country and asked them to not take the verdict as a "win or loss".
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Muslim leaders, scholars welcome SC Ayodhya verdict:Maharashtra Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi said the SC verdict must be respected. "We have full faith in the judicial system and we accept the verdict. We don't need to get dejected and we should have faith in the people who fought the case on our behalf," Azmi said, adding that people from the minority community should not react independently on the issue but let their leaders guide the response. Chennai-based H Abdur Raqeeb, general secretary of Indian Centre for Islamic Finance (ICIF), an organisation pushing for Shariah banking in India, said he was unhappy with the verdict but respected it all the same. (PTI)Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath:
The unanimous verdict delivered by the country's Supreme Court Judges reflects the 'unity in diversity' of the people.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: This verdict has reflected the strength of the country's system and its people. I also commend the way in which the verdict has been heartily accepted by the people. I also thank the media for covering the verdict in a positive manner.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | AAP urges all communities to respect SC verdict:
The Aam Aadmi Party has urged all communities to respect the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case and ensure that the social fabric of India, a country of 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb', is intact."I appeal to all sections of the society to respect the verdict and ensure that the social fabric of India, a country of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, and brotherhod is protected," said party leader Sanjay Singh. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
Today will be a golden chapter in India’s judiciary. A decades-old case jas concluded and the whole nation supported the verdict wholeheartedly.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
When people look back at examples where India strove for 'Unity for diversity,' they will find it the day of the verdict as a prime example.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
The Supreme Court has delivered its verdict on the dispute. Now, the responsibility is on the citizens to carry on the nation-building exercise. It is important that we must collectively work towards our bright future.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
This period has taught us that no matter how long it takes, we must have faith in our system. This dispute may have affected many generations. But today, we must resolve to bring a new light to the new generation.Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
On November 9, when the Berlin Wall fell, many came together to live by a new example. Today, the Kartarpur Corridor has opened. Along with the verdict, it has given us a new lesson to live by. To live together, as one.
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: Even today, after many centuries, India has upheld the "Unity in Diversity" principle today
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Today the Supreme Court has delivered an important verdictthat had a contentious past The whole nation wished that the courts would deliver a judgment for generations. That verdict has been delivered today.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | VHP international president welcomes verdict:
Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje, VHP international president, hoped that the trust, to be formed as per the legal order, would construct a grand temple as per the design prepared by the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas."There is no question of loss or victory to any of the parties concerned after the Supreme Court's verdict in Ayodhya case because the apex court has resolved centuries' old issue by delivering a balanced judgment. This is a welcome decision because justice has been done," said Kokje. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Maharashtra Govt formation likely to be delayed after verdict, hints Sanjay Raut:
Government formation in Maharashtra is likely to be delayed due to the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut hinted.In a tweet, Raut said, "Pehle Mandir Phir Sarkar!! Ayodhya mein Mandir Maharashtra mein Sarkar... Jai ShriRam." When contacted, Raut told PTI, "Next two days, it is only Ayodhya. Nothing on government." (PTI)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the nation at 6 PM, according to CNN-News18.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid:
Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid told ANI, "We have always maintained that we will accept the verdict of Supreme Court. I hope the country will move towards development. As far as filing a review petition is concerned, I don't agree with it."
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | ASI report submitted to SC to be released as a book:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report which was submitted in the Supreme Court after excavation at the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site will be published as a book, saidUnion Culture Minister Prahlad Patel. Speaking to reporters after the apex court verdict clearing the way for the construction of the Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya. "The ASI report which till now was the property of the court will soon be published in the form of a book for the public," he said. The ASI excavated the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site at the direction of the Allahabad High Court in 2003. The Supreme Court said the underlying structure below the disputed site in Ayodhya was not an Islamic structure, but the ASI has not established whether a temple was demolished to build a mosque. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | BJP working president JP Nadda welcomes SC verdict:
BJP working president Jagat Prakash Nadda said his party has always been committed to the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and it played a "sincere and positive" role on the issue. Welcoming the unanimous decision of the five-judge apex court bench, Nadda said the judgment was an example of inclusive views representing all sections of the society."The Bharatiya Janata Party welcomes and salutes the people of the country who have united and kept the social, cultural and spiritual fabric of the country intact. This decision has given a clear message that we are united and the roots of democracy in India are very strong," Nadda said in a statement. (PTI)
Former UP Guv Ram Naik hails judgement
Former Uttar Pradesh governor and senior BJP leader Ram Naik has welcomed the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict.
In a statement, Naik said, "I welcome the unanimous historical verdict of the Supreme Court. In older days, all citizens were happy in 'Ram Rajya'; similarly this verdict should satisfy all Muslims for Waqf Board and Hindus."
"I had once said Ram is in DNA of Indians. I am happy an age-old resolve to build Ram Mandir will soon materialise," he added.
"I am sure all will comply with the verdict willingly and peacefully," Naik said. (PTI)
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | No untoward incident reported from anywhere in UP: DGP
Uttar Pradesh has remained peaceful following the Supreme Court judgement, a senior police officer has said.
"There is no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the state. We are keeping a close watch (on the law and order situation). Our team is on the job," UP Director General of Police OP Singh told PTI. (PTI)
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Zafar Farooqui, Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board: We welcome and humbly accept the verdict of the Supreme Court. I want to make it clear that UP Sunni Waqf Board will not go for any review of the SC order or file any curative petition.
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The Sunni Waqf Board has said that it will not file a curative petition in the Supreme Court over today’s verdict, News18 has reported. The board has also thanked the apex court for the five-acre plot.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray:
I will also visit LK Advani ji to thank him and congratulate him. He had taken out 'Rath-Yatra' for this. I will surely meet him and seek his blessings.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray:
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 November 24.
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Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray: I will talk about politics tomorrow. Today is a day of happiness. I congratulate the judiciary (for the verdict).
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CS Vaidyanathan, lawyer for deity Ram Lalla, to news agency ANI: It is a great day for India. SC has pronounced verdict which has balanced interest of all parties and also tried to ensure that unity and integrity of the nation is preserved and brotherhood is maintained. It is victory of rule of law.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray:
I am happy today. All karsevaks who gave sacrifices during the entire struggle…Their sacrifice has not gone waste. Ram temple must be constructed at the earliest. Along with Ram Temple, there should also be Ram Rajya in the nation -- that is my wish.
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Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala: Many thanks to the Hon'ble Supreme Court for unanimously resolving the decades-old complicated case. A welcome decision for all parties. I appeal to all the people of the country to show mutual brotherhood.
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Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi said the trust that will be responsible for the construction of a Ram temple would have to be considerate about keeping people united.
"I welcome the verdict. But the trust that will look after the construction of the Ram temple will have to be considerate about keeping intact unity among people," he told reporters here.
Read more: Temple trust must ensure unity among people, says Murli Manohar Joshi
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | Maharashtra’s acting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis:
I welcome this historic decision by the Supreme Court. I sincerely thank every component of the Indian judiciary. The Supreme Court gave the result, giving all parties and relatives ample time and opportunity. This is going to solidify the general public's belief in the justice system. This outcome is not a victory or defeat for anyone. My request is that all religions and communities should readily accept this outcome and that everyone should contribute to maintaining peace and harmony. It is a time to strengthen national unity, the integrity of the country.
Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates | SC verdict vindication that Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya: Seer
Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati has hailed the verdict, which he said vindicated that Lord Ram was born in the Uttar Pradesh town.
"I am happy with the Supreme Court verdict which confirmed it (the disputed site) as the birth place of Lord Ram. There is no doubt that Shreeram was born in Ayodhya," said Saraswati, who is Shankaracharya of Jyotish and Dwarka-Sharda Peeths.
Read the full opinion piece here: Supreme Court judgment looks at ‘mind, heart and healing’ of the case
“The verdict provides a template for the future on how to use the present to set right the wrongs of the past — perceived or real,” senior journalist K Raveendran writes for Moneycontrol.
