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Akharas or VHP? Govt faces temple 'trust' issue, would need a balancing act

The Centre would need to accomplish a balancing act in accommodating the interests of the akharas, as well as that of the VHP

SC referred to books in Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian, French in Ayodhya verdict

On January 10, 2019, the top court had directed its Registry to inspect the records and if required, engage official translators

If Babri Masjid was illegal why is there a case against Advani: Owaisi

Claiming that even today BJP and RSS have a list of several mosques which they want to 'transform,' Owaisi said they (muslims) should fight for the Masjid

NSA Doval meets Hindu, Muslim religious leaders after Ayodhya verdict

The religious leaders pledged unstinted support to the government in all steps to maintain peace and order, they said

One held in UP for posting 'objectionable' messages after Ayodhya verdict

According to an FIR, the man had made remarks against a particular community after the verdict

How the BJP used the idea of Ram to build a base cutting across caste lines

Party has used folklore to create a bond between the legend of Ram and a host of backward classes in order to whip up support for the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, even as it retains upper-caste loyalty

The Ayodhya verdict: 'Balance of probabilities'

The court does not decide title on the basis of faith or belief but on the basis of evidence

Lord Ram's abode Ayodhya breathes easy after SC ruling in land dispute case

The city largely remained normal with shops in the main markets of Sahabganj, Devkalli, Fatehganj and Subhashnagar open and catering to customers

Conch shells blown in SC premises, Jai Shri Ram chants greet verdict

Not everyone shared his enthusiasm, as Sunni Waqf Board lawyer Zafaryab Jilani clearly stated he was not satisfied with the judgment, but respected the order

Ayodhya is perhaps the first-ever ruling delivered by SC on a Saturday

Settling a fractious issue that goes back more than a century, the Supreme Court in a historic verdict on Saturday backed the construction of a Ram temple by a government trust at the disputed site in

Ayodhya verdict: No place for fear, negativity in 'New India', says PM

Ayodhya case verdict LIVE updates: SC has ordered that a temple must be constructed at the disputed site and the Muslims must be compensated with five acres of land at a prominent place in Ayodhya

Ayodhya's residents rejoice, celebrate mini-Deepawali after SC verdict

Settling a fractious issue that goes back more than a century, the Supreme Court in a historic verdict on Saturday backed the construction of a Ram temple

Ayodhya case: Muslim body cancels Eid-e-Milad processions in Gujarat cities

In a statement, Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Central Committee of Ahmedabad said the decision to cancel the procession was taken on Saturday evening after consulting community leaders, MLAs and scholars.

Ayodhya case: India says Pakistan has 'pathological compulsion' to comment

India hit out at Pakistan on Saturday for objecting to the timing of the Ayodhya verdict, saying Islamabad's "pathological compulsion" to comment on its internal affairs with the obvious intent of spreading hatred is condemnable. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi objected to the timing of the Ayodhya verdict, which coincides with the inauguration of the Kartarpur corridor, saying he was "deeply saddened" at the "insensitivity" shown at such a joyous occasion. "We reject the unwarranted and gratuitous comments made by Pakistan on the judgement of the Supreme Court of India on a civil matter that is completely internal to India," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. "It pertains to the rule of law and equal respect for all faiths, concepts that are not part of their ethos. So, while Pakistan's lack of comprehension is not surprising, their pathological compulsion to comment on our internal affairs with the obvious intent of spreading hatred is ...

Ayodhya verdict: SC commends lawyers of all parties for their assistance

A five-judge bench said that the erudition of counsel, their industry, vision and above all, dispassionate objectivity in discharging their role as officers of the court must be commended

Ayodhya verdict involved adjudicatory task of 'unique dimension', says SC

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that the law must stand apart from political contestations over history, ideology and religion.

Ayodhya verdict: India Inc hails Supreme Court over unanimous decision

India Inc on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court for deciding on a centuries-old dispute over ownership of a plot of land in Ayodhya, paving the way for construction of a temple at a site which Hindu groups believe is the revered birthplace of Lord Ram. 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. In a unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court's five-judge bench asked the government to allot a five-acre plot in a "prominent" location in the holy town of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh for constructing a new mosque. The disputed 2.77-acre plot will for now remain with a central government receiver, who will hand

Tamil Nadu leaders call for peace, ask people to respect Ayodhya verdict

The top court's ruling should be respected the way the national flag is honoured, the State unit Congress chief said.

Ayodhya verdict: 'Bhagwan Sri Ram Lalla Virajman' emerges the clear winner

Rejecting challenges to the lawsuit of the deity, the SC said the possession of "inner and outer courtyards" be handed over to the trust or to the body so constituted

Muslim leaders appeal for peace and harmony following Ayodhya verdict

A 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi put an end to the more than a century old dispute that has torn the social fabric of the nation