New Delhi, Sep 30: A special CBI court has acquitted all the accused in connection with the Babri Masjid demolition case. The court observed that there was no evidence against the accused persons.
The court also said that there was no evidence to say that the demolition was a pre-planned one.
Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Kalyan Singh, Uma Bharti, Satish Pradhan and Mahant Nritya Gopal Das joined proceedings through video conferencing. In August, the Supreme Court extended by a month the deadline for completion of trial in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case involving 32 accused, including BJP veterans L K Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti, and said that judgement should be delivered by September 30.
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Sep 30, 2020, 5:28 PM IST
The Congress on Wednesday said a special CBI court's decision to acquit all the accused in the Babri Masjid case runs counter to constitutional spirit and the 2019 Supreme Court judgement that described the demolition of the structure as an "egregious violation of the rule of law".
Sep 30, 2020, 5:17 PM IST
The NCP on Wednesday said it was not surprised over the special court's verdict acquitting all accused in the Babri masjid demolition case. The CBI court in Lucknow has acquitted all the 32 accused, including BJP veterans L K Advani and MM Joshi, for want of conclusive proof against them. "The court has given verdict in the case today. It was expected, and hence, we are not surprised," Maharashtra minister and NCP national spokesperson Nawab Malik said in a video message.
Sep 30, 2020, 5:14 PM IST
DMK president M K Stalin on Wednesday alleged the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has failed to act fairly in the Babri mosque demolition case and that it has become a "caged parrot" of the BJP-led Centre. Despite the Supreme Court's judgment that "the entire structure of the mosque was brought down in a calculated act of destroying a place of public worship," the CBI failed to prove the conspiracy in the case and it was a blow to the rule of law, he said.
Sep 30, 2020, 5:08 PM IST
Security has been stepped up in Mumbai in the wake of court verdict in the Babri masjid demolition case with police personnel deployed at sensitive locations in the metropolis, an official said on Wednesday. Police are taking adequate measures to maintain law and order in the financial capital and avoid any untoward incident, he said.
Sep 30, 2020, 4:45 PM IST
Senior lawyer and member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Zafaryab Jilani on Wednesday said the verdict of a special court acquitting all the 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case would be challenged in the high court. There were hundreds of statements by the witnesses and in criminal cases these are very important, Jilani said, adding that among those who gave their statements were IPS officers and journalists who had said that the accused persons were sitting on the dias and inflammatory speeches were being given.
Sep 30, 2020, 4:43 PM IST
The acquittal of senior BJP leaders and Hindutva activists in the Babri mosque demolition case on Wednesday has come as a big boost to the saffron party, whose leaders have always insisted that the razing of the disputed structure in Ayodhya was a spontaneous act and not part of any conspiracy.
Sep 30, 2020, 4:31 PM IST
I will say only one thing 'Jai Jai Shri Ram, Sab ko sanmatti de bhagwan (May Lord, bestow wisdom on all): Murli Manohar Joshi
Sep 30, 2020, 4:20 PM IST
Owaisi on Wednesday he called the special court's verdict "obnoxious" and said the central agency should appeal against it. Speaking to reporters, Owaisi in his reaction to the judgement said, "This judgement satisfies the collective consciousness of hindutva and its followers and ideology."
Sep 30, 2020, 4:05 PM IST
Refusing to comment on their acquittal, Mahali said, "I don't have anything to say on the verdict. Everybody knows how the Babri mosque was sacrificed on December 6, 1992 in Ayodhya and how all rules were flouted."
Sep 30, 2020, 3:55 PM IST
All-India Muslim Personal Law Board senior member Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali on Wednesday said organisations representing the community will together decide whether they need to challenge or not the CBI court verdict in the Babri mosque demolition case.
Sep 30, 2020, 3:42 PM IST
Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said every Indian who has innate faith in the Constitution and in the spirit of communal amity and brotherhood expects and urges the central and state governments to file an appeal against the decision of the special court.
Sep 30, 2020, 3:33 PM IST
"Truth can be troubled but it cannot be defeated. Today, truth has won again. I hail the Indian judicial system," Chouhan tweeted in Hindi.
Sep 30, 2020, 3:24 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday welcomed the court verdict in the Babri mosque demolition case, terming it as the victory of truth. Satyamev Jayate, the chief minister said while welcoming the decision of the special court, a statement issued by his advisor Mritunjay Kumar said.
Sep 30, 2020, 3:17 PM IST
It is only after detailed examination of all these aspects, facts and evidence that the SC held the demolition of Masjid to be an egregious violation of the rule of law: Congress
Sep 30, 2020, 2:47 PM IST
Speaking about the special CBI court's verdict to acquit all accused in the Babri case, Raut told reporters "the case in the special court lost its relevance after the supreme court's verdict on Ram temple and bhoomi pujan of the temple conducted by prime minister (in August)," Raut told reporters.
Sep 30, 2020, 2:23 PM IST
Verdict saying demolition wasn't a conspiracy and a result of circumstances, was the expected judgment: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena
Sep 30, 2020, 2:16 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday welcomed the acquittal of all 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case and said that the court verdict proved the maxim 'Satyamev Jayate' or truth prevails.
Sep 30, 2020, 2:08 PM IST
Along with millions of my countrymen, I now look forward to the completion of beautiful Shri Ram Mandir at Ayodhya: LK Advani
Sep 30, 2020, 2:05 PM IST
Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, who was an accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case, has welcomed a CBI special court's verdict acquitting all the 32 accused in the case.
Sep 30, 2020, 1:51 PM IST
Those responsible for this conspiracy should apologise to the nation: UP CMO
Sep 30, 2020, 1:32 PM IST
I wholeheartedly welcome the judgement by the Special Court in Babri Masjid demolition case. The judgement vindicates my personal and BJP's belief and commitment toward the Ram Janmabhoomi movement:LK Advani after being acquitted by Special CBI court
Sep 30, 2020, 1:14 PM IST
Welcoming the Babri verdict, Defence Minister Rajanth Singh tweeted, "It has been proven that justice triumphed however late it may be."
Sep 30, 2020, 1:09 PM IST
Everyone present in the court was relaxed, as all were expecting this outcome. The prosecution didn't have evidence. This is a welcome judgement: Brij Bhushan Singh, BJP MP from Kaiserganj, UP
Sep 30, 2020, 12:59 PM IST
All the 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case, including BJP veterans L K Advani and MM Joshi, were on Wednesday acquitted by a special CBI court here. The court said there was no conclusive proof against the accused.
Sep 30, 2020, 12:46 PM IST
Nearly thirty years after the Babri Masjid was razed by a mob in Uttar Pradesh, a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Wednesday acquitted all 32 accused citing lack of evidence.
Sep 30, 2020, 12:39 PM IST
Court found that video was fabricated. Investigative team did not produce negatives of picture: Advocate K K Misra
Sep 30, 2020, 12:29 PM IST
Special judge while reading out the operative portion of the judgment said that there is no evidence to show that the demolition of the Babri Masjid was pre-planned.
Sep 30, 2020, 12:27 PM IST
The special CBI court has acquitted all accused in the Babri demolition case.
Sep 30, 2020, 12:26 PM IST
All accused acquitted.
Sep 30, 2020, 12:25 PM IST
The court has observed that the evidences against the accused are not strong enough. The Babri demolition was not pre-planned the court says while ruling out conspiracy theories.
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Sep 30, 2020, 7:57 am IST
A bench of justices R F Nariman, Navin Sinha and Indira Banerjee said, Having read the report of Surendra Kumar Yadav, learned Special Judge, and considering that the proceedings are at the fag end, we grant one month's time, i.e., till September 30, 2020, to complete the proceedings including the delivery of judgment .
Sep 30, 2020, 7:58 am IST
The top court, which had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for completion of proceedings including pronouncement of the verdict, took note of the report filed by special judge S K Yadav in the high-profile case.
Sep 30, 2020, 7:58 am IST
L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi are likely to ask the court to allow them to appear through video conference citing their advanced age and the coronavirus pandemic. It may be recalled that during the hearing, the court had permitted Advani and Joshi to record their statements through video conferencing.
Sep 30, 2020, 8:14 am IST
On May 8, the top court had extended by three months the time for completion of trial in the case and said that judgement should be delivered by August 31.The special CBI court at Lucknow has completed the recording of statements of the 32 accused under section 313 of CrPC in the case.
Sep 30, 2020, 8:26 am IST
The mosque in Ayodhya was demolished on December 6, 1992, by 'kar sevaks' who claimed that an ancient Ram temple stood at the same site.Former deputy prime minister LK Advani and BJP veteran MM Joshi, who were among those leading the Ram temple movement at that time, had deposed before the court through video conferencing.
Sep 30, 2020, 8:35 am IST
The court has also recorded statements of BJP stalwarts like Kalyan Singh and Uma Bharti, both of whom appeared in person.
Advani's statement was recorded barely days before the groundbreaking event on August 5 for a Ram temple at Ayodhya.
Sep 30, 2020, 8:45 am IST
Last year, a five-judge Constitution bench of the top court had ruled that the 2.77-acre land claimed by both Hindus and Muslims would be handed over to a trust for the building of a temple.
Sep 30, 2020, 8:57 am IST
The court had also ordered the allocation of a five-acre land at another site in Ayodhya for building a mosque.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:01 am IST
The verdict will be delivered by 10 am
Sep 30, 2020, 9:04 am IST
The top court had in May asked special judge S K Yadav to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that the time-frame is no longer breached.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:11 am IST
It had indicated to the special judge to avail the facilities of video conferencing to complete recording of evidence and hearing of applications that are filed during the course of trial proceedings.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:13 am IST
The top court order was passed after the special judge had written a letter seeking an extension of time granted to him for completing the trial in the politically sensitive case.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:13 am IST
On July 19, last year the top court had asked the special judge to deliver the verdict within nine months, which was to end this April.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:14 am IST
It had also extended the tenure of the special judge at Lucknow till the completion of the trial and the delivery of the verdict in the case.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:16 am IST
Besides Advani, Joshi and Uma Bharti, the accused against whom conspiracy charge was invoked in the case by the top court on April 19, 2017, include former Rajasthan governor Kalyan Singh, BJP MP Vinay Katiar and Sadhvi Rithambara.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:24 am IST
Three other high-profile accused - Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders Giriraj Kishore, Ashok Singhal and Vishnu Hari Dalmia - died during trial and the proceedings against them have been abated.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:35 am IST
Kalyan Singh, during whose tenure as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh the disputed structure was razed, was put on trial in September last year after his tenure as governor came to an end.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:35 am IST
Exercising its plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the top court had directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pass appropriate orders in consultation with the Allahabad High Court to extend the tenure of the special judge, who was set to retire on September 30 last year.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:36 am IST
On April 19, 2017, the top court had ordered a day-to-day trial in the high profile case and directed the special judge to conclude it in two years.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:36 am IST
While dubbing the demolition of the disputed structure as a "crime" which shook the "secular fabric of the Constitution", it had allowed the CBI's plea on restoration of the criminal conspiracy charge against the VVIP accused.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:37 am IST
The court had come down heavily on the CBI for the delay of over 25 years in the trial.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:37 am IST
Issuing a slew of directions, it had said, "The proceedings (against Advani and others) in the court of the Special Judicial Magistrate at Raebareli will stand transferred to the Court of Additional Sessions Judge (Ayodhya Matters) at Lucknow."
Sep 30, 2020, 9:37 am IST
"The court of sessions will frame additional charges under Section 120-B (conspiracy) and the other provisions of the penal code mentioned in the joint charge sheet filed by the CBI against Champat Rai Bansal, Satish Pradhan, Dharam Das, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, Mahamadleshwar Jagdish Muni, Ram Bilas Vadanti, Vaikunth Lal Sharma and Satish Chandra Nagar," the apex court had said.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:37 am IST
The court had termed the Allahabad High Court's February 12, 2001 verdict of dropping conspiracy charges against Advani and others as "erroneous".
Sep 30, 2020, 9:37 am IST
Before the 2017 verdict of the apex court, there were two sets of cases relating to the demolition of the disputed structure on December 6, 1992, going on at Lucknow and Raebareli.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:38 am IST
The trial of the first case involving unnamed 'Karsevaks' was going on in a Lucknow court, while the second set of cases relating to the eight VVIPs were going on in a Raebareli court.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:38 am IST
A high alert has been sounded across Uttar Pradesh today. More than 2,000 police personnel, half of them in civil clothes, have been deployed to ensure the security of the area, reports IANS.
Sep 30, 2020, 9:39 am IST
Accused Vinay Katiyar, Dharamdas, Vedanti, Lallu Singh, Champat Rai and Pawan Pandey reach Lucknow
Sep 30, 2020, 9:59 am IST
Security has been tightened around the Special CBI court ahead of the verdict.
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