Ayodhya Case in Supreme Court: On Monday, the Supreme Court resumed daily hearings.
In the politically-sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute, daily hearings ended today. Today was the 40th day of daily hearings in the Ayodhya dispute case. On Monday, the Supreme Court had resumed daily hearings after a week-long Dussehra break. It heard from Muslim respondents who said there was no claim for the title of the land in Ayodhya by Hindus until 1989. They asked for the restoration of the Babri Masjid as it stood before it was demolished in December 1992.
The hearings were scheduled to end on October 18, but were rescheduled to October 17, with the court expected to announce a verdict before the Chief Justice leaves office on November 17.
Here are the live updates of the daily hearings in the Ayodhya case:
Ayodhya Case: No leave for field officials upto November-end because of Ayodhya case verdict, festivals, says Uttar Pradesh Government: News agency PTI
The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday issued an order saying officials on "field duty" will not be granted leave till November 30, attributing its decision to the festival season and security concerns ahead of the Supreme Court''s Ayodhya verdict, reported news agency PTI.
The instructions came on the last day of the Supreme Court hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case. The judgment in the matter is to be pronounced by November 17.
While an earlier official order stated that the decision was related to the festival season, a fresh note said the Ayodhya verdict was also a concern, reported PTI.
Officials considered to be on field duties include civil and police officers posted at the district and lower levels, according to PTI.
JUST IN: Ayodhya Case: Five-judge of the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will sit in the chambers tomorrow: news agency ANI
JUST IN: Five-judge of the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will sit in the chambers tomorrow: news agency ANI
Ayodhya Case: Five-judge Constitution began day-to-day proceedings on August 6
The five-judge Constitution began day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the dispute. On Monday, the Supreme Court resumed daily hearings after a week-long Dussehra break.
Ayodhya Case: "You do what you want," Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said after senior lawyer Rajeev Dhavan tore up the map
Rajeev Dhavan, representing Muslim petitioners including the Sunni Waqf Board in the title suit, tore up a pictorial map showing the Ram Janmasthan. "Can I have your permission to tear it," Mr Dhavan said to the judges. He acted after Vikas Singh, the lawyer for the All India Hindu Mahasabha, tried to place a publication by former IPS officer Kishore Kunal as evidence during his arguments claiming ownership of the disputed land in the temple town in Uttar Pradesh.
"The Supreme Court should not rely on this book," Mr Dhavan said, requesting permission to tear it up.
"You do what you want," replied Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. "You can shred it further," he then said.
Ayodhya Case: The six-decade dispute involves 2.77 acres of land
The six-decade dispute involves 2.77 acres of land in Ayodhya, which right-wing activists believe was the birthplace of Lord Ram. In December 1992, right-wing activists razed a 16th Century mosque which stood at the spot. The activists believed that the mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Babur after demolishing a temple that marked Lord Ram's birthplace. In the days that followed, 2,000 people died in riots across the country.
Ayodhya Case: Dramatic moments as a senior lawyer tore up a map along with relentless interruptions
On the last day of the Ayodhya case hearing, there were dramatic moments as a senior lawyer tore up a map and relentless interruptions infuriated the judges.
Ayodhya Case: Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi earlier declared "enough is enough"
This morning, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, declaring "enough is enough" after a lawyer asked the top court for more time for arguments, said they would finish the hearing by 5 pm. Justice Gogoi had earlier expressed concern that in the current schedule, there would hardly be time to write the judgment.
The daily hearings in the decades old temple-mosque dispute in Ayodhya came to an end at the Supreme Court this afternoon after 40 days. The verdict in the case - which has dominated politics and the headlines for decades - is expected to come before November 17, when Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who is leading the five-judge constitution bench hearing the case, is slated to retire.
READ HERE: Ayodhya Case: Daily Hearings In Supreme Court End, Verdict ReservedThe Supreme Court has reserved verdict in the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya, after concluding daily hearings in the case after 40 days today. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, declaring "Enough is enough", had said they will conclude the hearings before 5 pm today, after a lawyer asked the top court for more time for arguments in the Ayodhya case.
Ayodhya Case: Supreme Court grants 3 days to contesting parties to file written note on moulding of relief in Ayodhya land dispute case
Supreme Court grants 3 days to contesting parties to file written note on moulding of relief in Ayodhya land dispute case: news agency PTI
Ayodhya Case: Supreme Court heard arguments for 40 days in the Ayodhya land dispute matter: news agency PTI
Supreme Court heard arguments for 40 days in the Ayodhya land dispute matter: news agency PTI
Ayodhya Case: Arguments conclude in the Ayodhya Case
Arguments conclude in the Ayodhya Case: news agency ANI
Ayodhya Case: News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) issues advisory on Ayodhya Hearing coverage: News agency ANI
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BREAKING: Supreme Court asks petitioners to submit wihin 3 days the relief what Peritioner went in the judgement
Supreme Court asks petitioners to submit wihin 3 days the relief what Peritioner went in the judgement
BREAKING: Ayodhya Case: Supreme Court reserves verdict on Ayodhya case
BREAKING: Supreme Court reserves verdict on Ayodhya case.
Ayodhya Case in Supreme Court: Decorum spoiled, says Chief Justice
Chief Justice of Indian Ranjan Gogoi says "decorum spoiled, we will walk out" after petitioner's lawyer tears map.
Rajeev Dhavan, who represents the Muslim petitioners, tears a pictorial map in the top court showing the Ram Janmasthan handed over to him by a counsel of All India Hindu Mahasabha.
Can I have your permission to tear it," Mr Dhavan said to the judges. He acted after Vikas Singh, the lawyer for the All India Hindu Mahasabha, tried to place a publication by Kunal Kishore as evidence during his arguments claiming ownership of the disputed land in the temple town in Uttar Pradesh.
Ayodhya Case: Muslims have several other places of worship, says lawyer
Lawyer for Ram Lalla, a stakeholder in the Ayodhya's decades-old temple-mosque dispute, tells top court: "This is place we have believed for centuries is Ram Janmasthan. We can't call any place in Delhi as Ram Janmasthan. Muslims may have several other places of worship. We have only this one."
Ayodhya Hearing: Mediation panel files report
The Ayodhya mediation panel has filed it's report in the Supreme Court.
Mediation panel likely to file report today
The Ayodhya mediation panel is likely to file its report on the second round of mediation today.
Ayodhya Land Dispute Case in Supreme Court
The five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India began day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the dispute.
Fourteen appeals have been filed in the top court against the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment, delivered in four civil suits, that the 2.77-acre land in Ayodhya be partitioned equally among the three parties - the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla.
Many Hindus believe the land was the birthplace of Lord Ram and a mosque was built there on the ruins of an ancient temple. The 16th century Babri mosque at the spot was razed in December 1992 by right-wing activists. The destruction of the mosque sparked riots in the country.
Several mediation attempts have failed to produce a solution to the decades-old dispute.
Ayodhya Case: Verdict expected before tomorrow
The court is expected to announce a verdict in the 134-year-old title suit before the Chief Justice leaves office on November 17.
On Monday, the Supreme Court resumed daily hearings after a week-long Dussehra break.
Ayodhya hearing to end at 5 pm: Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi says daily hearings in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya will end today at 5 pm.
"We will rise by 5 pm. Enough is enough," Chief Justice Gogoi said after a lawyer asked the court for more time for arguments.