Babri Case

Former Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh Summoned In Babri Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 22, 2019

A special CBI court on Saturday issued summons to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BJP leader Kalyan Singh, directing him to appear before it on September 27 in connection with the Babri Masjid demolition case.

CBI Seeks To Summon Former Rajasthan Governor In Babri Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 9, 2019

Moving swiftly after his term as Rajasthan Governor ended, the CBI on Monday approached a court in Lucknow for summoning Kalyan Singh to face trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case. Mr Singh, who was Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister when the mosque in Ayodhya was demolished, enjoyed protection from trial while he held a constitutional post as Govern...

Kalyan Singh, Accused In Babri Case, Rejoins BJP After Governor Term Ends

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 9, 2019

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh rejoined the BJP on Monday after completing his term as Rajasthan governor, a constitutional post which offered him immunity from trial for criminal conspiracy in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Kalyan Singh May Lose Immunity As Governor, Face Trial In Babri Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 1, 2019

Outgoing Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh may have to face trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case as the immunity he has been enjoying for holding the constitutional post will go away at the end of his tenure, sources said.

In Babri Case Against BJP Veterans, Top Court Wants Verdict In 9 Months

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday July 19, 2019

A judgement in the Babri Masjid demolition case against senior BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti and others should be delivered within nine months, the Supreme Court said on Friday, agreeing to extend the tenure of the trial court judge hearing it.

Supreme Court Likely To Hear Ayodhya Case From Monday

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 27, 2018

The Supreme Court is likely to commence hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict trifurcating the disputed site at Ayodhya into three parts for Ram Lalla, Nirmohi Akhara and the original Muslim litigant.

Centre Trying To Split Us, Says Muslim Board As Cleric Defies Babri Stand

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday February 12, 2018

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the top body of Indian Muslims, on Sunday accused the BJP government of making attempts to break its unity.

25 Years Of Babri Masjid Demolition LIVE: Centre Asks States To Be Vigilant

India News | Edited by Nonika Marwaha | Thursday December 7, 2017

The central government has asked all states to remain cautious and ensure peace in all districts as December 6 marks 25 years of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. Just yesterday, the Supreme Court said it will begin the final hearing over the disputed Ayodhya site, claimed by both Hindus and Muslims on February 8 next year. Hindus beli...

Babri Case: LK Advani, Uma Bharti, MM Joshi Exempted From Personal Appearance

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 7, 2017

BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and union minister Uma Bharti will not have to attend the day-to-day trial in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, as a CBI special court today exempted them from personal appearance.

Yogi Adityanath In Ayodhya, A Day After BJP Leaders Charged In Babri Case

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday May 31, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is in Ayodhya today and is expected to offer prayers at the makeshift Ram temple at the disputed Ram Janmbhoomi- Babri Masjid site. The chief minister will be in Ayodhya, his first visit after taking charge, just a day after senior BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and union Minister Uma Bharti ...

Yogi Adityanath Greets LK Advani With Flowers Ahead Of Babri Case Hearing

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Tuesday May 30, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted LK Advani with flowers as the BJP patriarch arrived at a posh Lucknow guest house, before appearing in a city court where charges will be framed against him in the Babri Masjid demolition case. The Chief Minister was waiting at the guest house to welcome the 89-year-old leader.

In Babri Masjid Case, Court Rules Against LK Advani, Others On Conspiracy Charge

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday May 30, 2017

Senior BJP leaders LK Advani, Union Minister Uma Bharti and Murli Manohar Joshi faced a court in Lucknow today in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition case and were charged with criminal conspiracy. They had argued that they had no role in the mosque razing and had tried to stop it, but their discharge petition was rejected. The special CBI court, aske...

'No Exemption'. LK Advani Told To Appear In Court On May 30 In Babri Case

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday May 25, 2017

BJP veterans LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and union minister Uma Bharti have been told to appear in Lucknow court on May 30 in case related to Babri mosque demolition in December 1992.

After Meeting With Amit Shah, Uma Bharti Cancels Ayodhya Visit

India News | Reported by Rahul Shrivastava, Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Wednesday April 19, 2017

Union Minister Uma Bharti has cancelled the visit to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh that she had announced a few hours ago. Ms Bharti had said she would leave tonight after the Supreme Court said this morning that the minister, along with other top leaders of the BJP like LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, will be tried for criminal conspiracy in the 199...

Babri Masjid Demolition Case: 'Ready To Go To Jail For Ram Mandir,' Says Uma Bharti After Court Ruling

India News | Reported by Sunetra Choudhury, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Wednesday April 19, 2017

Union minister Uma Bharti has said she is headed to Ayodhya tonight, asserting that a "Ram temple will be built." This morning the Supreme Court said that Ms Bharti, along with other top leaders of the BJP like LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, will be tried for criminal conspiracy in the demolition of the Babri masjid in Ayodhya in December 1992.