Ayodhya judgement: Ram temple to be constructed at disputed site, land for mosque to be allocated in Ayodhya
Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid verdict: The Supreme Court has pronounced its final verdict on the much-awaited sensitive issue on Ayodhya land dispute today. The apex court has awarded the disputed site in Ayodhya for the construction of a temple while a suitable alternative plot of land measuring 5 acres at Ayodhya will be given to Sunni Wakf Board for the construction of a mosque.
The judgment was taken by a five-judge constitutional bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi and includes justices SA Bobde, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer. Ahead of the verdict, the security has been tightened across the nation.
"Central Govt within 3-4 months formulate scheme for setting up of trust and hand over the disputed site to it for construction of temple at the site and a suitable alternative plot of land measuring 5 acres at Ayodhya will be given to Sunni Wakf Board," SC orders.
Supreme Court orders that Central Govt within 3-4 months formulate scheme for setting up of trust and hand over the disputed site to it for construction of temple at the site and a suitable alternative plot of land measuring 5 acres at Ayodhya will be given to Sunni Wakf Board. pic.twitter.com/VgkYe1oUuN
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
The apex court said: There is evidence that Ram Chabutra, Sita Rasoi was worshipped by the Hindus before the British came. Evidence in the records shows that Hindus were in the possession of outer court of the disputed land.
Here's the all latest updates on Ayodhya Judgment:
Supreme Court: There is evidence that Ram Chabutra, Sita Rasoi was worshipped by the Hindus before the British came. Evidence in the records shows that Hindus were in the possession of outer court of the disputed land. #AyodhyaJudgment https://t.co/7o15aF4PkA
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
Hindus have faith and belief that Lord Ram was born under the dome
Supreme Court: Hindus have faith and belief that Lord Ram was born under the dome. Faith is a matter of individual belief. #AyodhyaJudgment https://t.co/iJ6Lj1SxnS
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
Hindus consider Ayodhya as birthplace of Lord Ram
Supreme Court: Hindus consider Ayodhya as birthplace of Lord Ram,they have religious sentiments,Muslims call it Babri mosque. Faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born here is undisputed. #AyodhyaJudgment
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
Nirmohi Akhara is not a 'Shabait'
Supreme Court: 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 #AyodhyaJudgment https://t.co/2EgXqByewz
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
Court must accept faith and belief of worshippers
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi while reading out judgement: This court must accept faith and accept belief of worshippers. Court should preserve balance. #AyodhyaJudgment
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
Babri mosque was builtby Mir Baqi
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi: Babri mosque was built by Mir Baqi. It is inappropriate for the Court to get into area of theology. #AyodhyaJudgment https://t.co/XxWo9I5pJO
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
Dismissed the Special Leave Petition(SLP) filed by Shia Waqf Board
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 #AyodhyaJudgment pic.twitter.com/hbwibSA3ov
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
UP CM holds security meeting
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds security meeting at the State Control Room. #AyodhyaVerdict pic.twitter.com/e0xzp0SnCi
— ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019
Moreover, to ensure the safety and security of people, security has also been beefed up in and around the Supreme Court. Also, schools, colleges, other educational institutions are closed and section 144 has been imposed in Uttar Pradesh and several other states, which prohibts the gathering of more than four people at one place.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders have asked the public to maintain peace and calm; PM Modi said the verdict "would not be a matter of victory or loss".
-With ANI inputs
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First published: 9 November 2019, 11:11 IST