Ayodhya Verdict: Temple at disputed land; Muslims to get 5 acres land

In what comes as a huge announcement, the Supreme Court will deliver its much-awaited verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi- Babri Masjid land dispute case on Saturday at 10.30 am. A five-judge constitution bench had heard day-to-day arguments in the case in a marathon hearing that lasted 40 days. Apart from Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi who is set to demit office on November 17, 2019, the bench comprises incoming CJI SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer, and had reserved its order on October 16.

Ahead of the verdict, security in Ayodhya has been beefed up. So far, 18,000 police officers, 3,000 state Rapid Action Force staff and 4,000 Central forces have been deployed in Ayodhya to maintain law and order. Sources suggest that the forces have been directed by the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that nobody is allowed to spread any communal message, including political and religious leaders within the State.

According to sources, the Chief Secretary DGP himself will be on ground zero to monitor the situation. The District Magistrate will be taking an hourly update directly from the Chief Minister's Office. The affected district and the neighbouring 3 districts will be in a lockdown position. Moreover, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will remain in a 'ready to move' position. Apart from this, 9 helicopters have been arranged for urgent movement basis while 3 separate choppers will be made available for aerial monitoring. Drones will also be used in sensitive areas to monitor any spurious activity.

The Uttar Pradesh Government ahead of the verdict has declared that all schools, colleges, and training centres will be shut from November 9 to November 11.

PM Modi has appealed for peace and said "Whatever decision of the Supreme Court will come on Ayodhya, it will not be a victory or defeat for anyone. My appeal to the countrymen is that it should be the priority of all of us that this decision should further strengthen the great tradition of peace, unity and goodwill of India."

Section 144 will be imposed in all districts of Jammu till further orders on the midnight of November 9. All the schools and colleges will be closed on the day of the verdict. 

Section 144 of CrPC against unlawful assembly imposed across the state of Uttar Pradesh ahead of Supreme Court's Ayodhya case verdict tomorrow. 

The security of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has been upgraded to Z+ ahead of the Ayodhya verdict tomorrow.  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured action against those who will take law in their hands. He has also appealed to the people to not pay heed to rumours. "The administration is fully committed to protecting everyone and maintaining law and order in the state. If any person tries to play with law and order, strict action will be taken against him," Adityanath tweeted.  

Ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict in the Ayodhya case, Anjani Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad city has said, "We have taken all necessary measures to keep the situation under control in Hyderabad and to maintain peace and law and order. Special deployment has been done in sensitive areas in the city."

The spiritual head of Ajmer shrine on Friday night appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony and respect the supreme court verdict on the Ayodhya case.

"I would like to appeal to Muslims and Hindus and every Indian citizen to maintain peace and law and order and to respect and welcome the decision of the court. This is the time to show our unity and brotherhood," the Dargah Deewan, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, told PTI.

"We need to focus on the development and growth of our nation and the future of our youth. The entire world is looking at us and we all should show a united face and must respectfully welcome the decision," he said.
 

Aligarh District Magistrate (DM), Chandra Bhushan Singh has announced, "All mobile internet services to remain suspended from 12 AM (08.11.2019) to 12 AM (09.11.2019) in the entire district."

Deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia has advised private schools to remain closed tomorrow, citing "potential security concerns with the SC Ayodhya verdict." All government schools and many private schools are already closed on account of it being a second Saturday.

All schools and educational institutions in UP, MP, Delhi, J&K and Karnataka will remain shut on November 9, ahead of SC judgment in the Ayodhya verdict. Some states are expected to remain shut till Monday, November 11.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Singh Baghel appealed to the people to only rely on the information coming from official sources and not pay heed to rumours. Instructing the authorities to stay cautious, the CM urged the people of the state to maintain peace and harmony in view of the SC verdict.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan appealed to all citizens to exercise restraint in the wake of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Ayodhya case which is to be pronounced at 10:30 am on November 9, 2019.

"Whatever be the verdict, we all must ensure to show restraint while reacting to it", he said.

Section 144 CrPC (prohibiting an assembly of more than 4 people in an area) has been declared across Bengaluru on November 9, from 7am-midnight.

Speaking to the media about tightening security across the city ahead of the much-awaited Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Bhaskar Rao stated:

“We’ve made the necessary deployments. Social media will be strictly monitored and liquor shops will remain closed tomorrow”.

Jamia Millia Islamia Friday night said there will be no classes in the varsity on November. PTI reported quoting sources that it is a precautionary measure taken in view of the Ayodhya verdict on Saturday. On Friday, the varsity's vice-chancellor had appealed for peace and harmony ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on the sensitive issue. 

Section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area) has been imposed in all 10 districts of Jammu. All private as well as government schools and colleges to remain closed tomorrow.

Acting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to people to maintain peace and urged them to respect the Supreme Court verdict in the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. Over 40,000 Mumbai police personnel will be deployed at strategic locations and strict vigil will be kept through CCTV cameras and drone in view of the verdict in the communally-sensitive case. 

Police deployment in Maharashtra has been strengthened in the wake of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Ayodhya case which is due on Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 am. The Maharashtra police will take assistance of SRPF companies and other paramilitary forces across the state.

Police personnel deployed at the entrance of Ayodhya city and  outside Hanuman Garhi Mandir in Ayodhya, in the light of pronouncement of Ayodhya Verdict by the Supreme Court today.

Ahead of the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case on November 9, Delhi police has increased security measures across the national capital and instructed officials to keep a close watch on sensitive areas in the city, while readying additional personnel for deployment in the event of a mishap.

Delhi police officials revealed security outside the residences of the five judges on the Constitution Bench has also reportedly been beefed up.

Rajasthan Government: Mobile internet service suspended in Bharatpur till 6 am tomorrow ahead of verdict on Ayodhya land dispute case today. The 5-judge bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi will pronounce the verdict today at 10.30 AM.

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, Section 144 has been imposed all over Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, there has been a ban on fireworks. A five-judge SC bench will pronounce the politically sensitive Ayodhya verdict at 10:30 AM today. 

 

Internet has been suspended in Aligarh for 24 hours ahead of Ayodhya verdict. Further decision regarding this will be taken based on the situation. Security forces have been deployed. All schools, colleges and educational institutions remain closed for 3 days in UP ahead of Ayodhya land dispute case verdict.

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat spoke to media and urged all to maintain peace and clam as the apex court pronounces the verdict. A five judge bench will deliver the verdict at 10:30 AM today.

Speaking ahead of the Ayodhya verdict, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that we all have full faith in the judiciary. He appealed to all for peace. A five judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India will pronounce the verdict on the years-old Ayodhya case at 10.30 AM today.

UP DGP OP Singh spoke to Republic TV, and said preparation was done in past one and half months. He added that there is adequate provison of para miliary and patrolling is done. He said that forces are trying to monitor social media. He appealed to all people to not post inflammble content ahead of te sesitive Ayodhya case verdict. 

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict at 10:30 AM today, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh reviewed law & order situation with DGP & other officials, informed his media advisor Raveen Thukral. The Punjab CM further ordered alert in state and appealed to all to remain calm and not do anything to disturb the state’s harmony, Thukral said in a tweet.

Ayodhya DM Anuj Jha speaks to Republic TV and said that situation in Ayodhya is normal. Security has been deployed in view of an important verdict. A five-judge bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi will pronounce the judgement at 10:30AM.

RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat to issue address at 1 pm. A five judge constitution bench will deliver the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case at 10:30 AM today. The bench consist of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Naseer. Earlier, he said that people should maintain calm. 

Police briefing outside Supreme Court is going on. A five judge constitution bench will deliver the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case at 10:30 AM today. The bench consist of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer.

Ahead of the pronouncement of the verdict in Ayodhya land dispute case by five judge constitution bench consisting of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer, religious leaders on Republic TV spread message of unity and appealed for calm. 

UP DGP OP Singh details security arrangements in Ayodhya ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict. He said that there is adequate provison of para miliary and patrolling is done. He added that forces are trying to monitor social media. He appealed to all people to not post inflammble content ahead of the sensitive Ayodhya case verdict. 

Congress has called for a CWC meeting, it is taking place at 10 Janpath. Home Minister Amit Shah has called for a meeting of the spokespersons of BJP at his residence. A five judge constitution bench will deliver the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case at 10:30 AM today. The bench consist of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi leaves his residence. A five judge constitution bench will deliver the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case at 10:30 AM today. The bench consist of Chief Justice of India, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer.

Justice Khalifulla,one of the mediators in Ayodhya case spoke to Republic TV and said: "There should be peace, there should be communal harmony. I am fully satisfied with the mediation process. You will know very soon."

CJI Ranjan Gogoi reaches Court Number 1 of the top court. A five judge constitution bench will deliver the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case at 10:30 AM today. The bench consist of Chief Justice of India, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer. 

A five judge constitution bench will deliver the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case at 10:30 AM today. The bench consist of Chief Justice of India, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer. 

A five judge constitution bench will deliver the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case at 10:30 AM today. The bench consist of Chief Justice of India, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer. 

Crowd temporarily stopped from entering Court No. 1 in the Supreme Court. visitor's gallery opened. Security deployment inside the courtroom. All judges inside the courtroom. 

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says the judgement is unanimous. All the judges including CJI, Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer has signed the judgement. 

Places of Worship Act reaffirms commitment of India to protect the interest all religious community, CJI says while pronouncing the Ayodhya case verdict. Verdict is being pronounced right now by CJI Ranjan Gogoi. 

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says ASI is an expert authority while pronouncing the verdict of Ayodhya Verdict case. CJI added that ASI findings cannot be disputed. CJI added that Nirmohi Akhara suit is not maintainable and they will not get shebait rights.

The Court must be circumspect in drawing negative inferences: CJI Ranjan Gogoi observes while pronouncing the verdict of Ayodhya land dispute case. CJI earlier said that judgement is unanimous. 

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says Hindu worship at the Ram Chabutra clearly indicates their open, exclusive possession of outer courtyard. Riots of 1934 indicate that possession of inner courtyard was a matter of serious contention leading to violence from both parties. Pronouncement of Ayodhya verdict underway.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi while pronouncing the Ayodhya verdict says on 6 dec the mosque was brought down. The damage to the mosque and the desecration constituted a violation of rule of law. 

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says that alternate land to be allotted to Muslims for construction of a mosque. He says Allahabad HC was wrong in dividing the disputed site into three parts. 

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says Centre within 3 months will formulate a scheme under the Ayodhya Act 1993. Scheme will have a Trust for management and construction of temple. Inner courtyard and outer courtyard be handed over to Trust. Centre to give rest of the land to Trust. Muslim groups will get 5 acres of alternate land. 

Iqbal Ansari speaks to Republic TV after Ayodhya verdict, says: "We are giving message that we accepted the decision. We respect the court decision. We have not decided on location of Mosque. The land allocation is govt duty. Whatever govt will decide we will accept."

The senior advocate, Zafaryab Jilani who was representing the Sunni Central Waqf Board said that he is not satisfied with the SC verdict. But he accepts the verdict and will decide further. He appealed to nation to observe restraint and peace. 

As the Supreme Court pronounced the verdict of years-old Ayodhya land dispute case, handing over the disputed land to Hindus and giving 5 acres of suitable land to Muslims, Rajeev Dhawan, representing the Muslim group did not comment or spoke to media as he stepped out of the court. 

Kartik Chopra, spokesperson, Nirmohi Akhara: Nirmohi Akhara is grateful that SC has recognised our fight of last 150 years and has given the Nirmohi Akhara adequate representation in the trust to be set up by the Central Government to build & manage the Shri Ram Janmasthan Temple: ANI

PM Modi said: "Today, the Supreme Court has delivered a verdict in a matter that is hundreds of years old. Today is November 9. It is that date when the Berlin Wall had fallen. Two opposing sides had come together. Today, on November 9, the Kartarpur corridor has started, and India and Pakistan have had a role.There is no place for fear in new India. The Supreme Court has shown the country that the most difficult of issues can be resolved under the law, under the Constitution."

''Supreme Court's judgement should be welcomed by everyone, it will be beneficial for the social harmony. There should be no further dispute on this issue, that is my appeal to the people'': Bihar CM NitishKumar

''Everyone must accept the Supreme Court judgement and maintain peace'': Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Moments after SC's Ayodhya verdict that handed over the disputed land to Hindus and gave 5 acres of suitable land to Muslims, Zafaryab Jilani who was representing the Sunni Central Waqf Board appealed for peace and tranquility. He adds that he is not satisfied with the verdict. But decision to file review will bw taken after proper analysis and discussion with all parties, lawyers including Rajeev Dhawan. 

Congress Abhishek Manu Singhvi addresses media after Ayodhya verdict, says Indian National Congress respects the Ayodhya verdict. He urged all to abide by secular value and spirit of fraternity.

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi said that it is an important verdict by SC today. "We are accepting this verdict. Everyone should respect and accept SC's decision .Peace and tranquility should be maintained. We have to follow sc decision very sincerely."

After the Supreme Court on Nov 9 declared the Ayodhya verdict, handing over Ayodhya's disputed land to Hindus and giving 5 acres of alternate land to Muslims, Home Minister Amit Shah called it a foundational stone for India's unity and sovereignty.

The Supreme Court on Nov 9 declared the Ayodhya verdict, handing over Ayodhya's disputed land to Hindus and giving 5 acres of alternate land to Muslims, one of the mediators Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that it was a historic judgement.

PM Modi's first recation on SC's Ayodhya verdict: Taking to Twitter, the PM said that it is not the loss or victory of one side. He appealed to all to maintain peace and harmony.  

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks to Republic TV, he says: "I am very happy with the decision and I welcome the SC's decision." He said that SC has delivered the verdict keeping in view the sensitivities attached to the case. He also said that the verdict is correct for all and people should welcome it. 

RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing press after SC's Ayodhya verdict says: We welcome the verdict, it shouldn’t be looked at a defeat or victory for anyone, rather something that would strengthen the sense of unity in the country. We will together help in building of Ram Temple.”

Swami Ramdev said on SC's verdict: "Ram temple will be build in the Ram Janmabhoomi. The Court has respected the sentiments of Muslim groups and given them land for mosque. All Hindus should help in construction of masjid and Muslims should help in the building of Temple. This will set an exemplary for the world."

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal took the social media platform and welcome the apex court’s verdict. Kejriwal while urging the people to maintain peace and harmony in Hindi tweeted, "After hearing the arguments of all the parties, the five judges of the SC Bench gave their verdict today unanimously. We welcome the decision of the SC. Today, SC gave the decision on several decades of controversy. The years-old dispute ended today. I appeal to all people to maintain peace and harmony." 

Uma Bharti while speaking to media said: Today's impartial verdict is welcomed by everyone. I am here to pay my gratitude to Advani ji. It was because of him that there was a discussion on nationalism vs pseudo secularism. 

Rajinikanth reacts to Ayodhya judgement: "I respect the SC verdict. All should respect the SC judgement for the development and progress of the country. Irrespective of one's religion, everyone should come together and work towards it."

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi  reacts on SC's verdict of handing over Ayodhya's disputed land to Hindus and giving 5 acres of alternate land to Muslims. He said 'SC is Supreme but not infallible'. He said he is of the same opinion as AIMPLB that SC's verdict is not satisfying.