Ayodhya Verdict: SC decrees Ram Mandir at disputed site, allots separate land for mosque

New Delhi, Nov 9: 

The Supreme Court of India has pronounced its historic verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case today. The five-judge bench of the Supreme Court led by CJI Ranjan Gogoi pronounced the judgment at 10:30 am today. Massive security arrangements were made to ensure that there is no backlash after the verdict.

The apex court said the mosque should be constructed at a "prominent site", allotted either by the Centre or the Uttar Pradesh government, and a trust should be formed within three months for the construction of the temple at the site many Hindus believe Lord Ram was born.

Here are the major highlights: 

-Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issues advisory to all channels and cable TV operators to strictly adhere to the programme code during discussion, debates and reporting.

-It's a day of happiness. Karsevaks have given their life for this day. The Supreme Court while delivering the judgment have taken in consideration the feelings of the majority people and the reality, so I congratulate them too. Now Ram Mandir construction should happen at the earliest, also 'Ramrajya' should be a reality. Had Balasaheb been alive today, he would have really happy:

Raj Thackeray

-Not satisfied with the verdict, Supreme Court is indeed supreme but not infallible, says Asaduddin Owaisi

-This is nobody's victory or defeat. We should accept the verdict of the Supreme Court. Whatever has happened, is in the interest of the nation and we should put an end to the dispute right here: Syed Zainul Abedin, Ajmer Sharif dargah dewan

-Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut hails Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya, says, "First Mandir, then government. Mandir in Ayodhya, government in Maharashtra. Jai Shri Ram!"

-UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya Land dispute case and appeals everybody to help maintain peace and harmony in the country.

-This is a historic verdict. A grand Ram temple will be built. Decision to allot alternate land to Muslim side is welcome, I believe Hindu brothers should help in the construction of the Masjid as well, says

Baba Ramdev

-PM Modi hails Ayodhya verdict and says it will further increase people's faith in judicial process.

-RSS welcomes Supreme Court's ruling: Mohan Bhagwat

- Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to all Chief Ministers of the country to review the security of states and asks them to take all required measures to maintain law and order: ANI

- Home Minister Amit Shah appeals to all communities to accept Supreme Court's judgment on Ayodhya land dispute case, maintain peace and remain committed to 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'

-Supreme Court's verdict has come, we are in favour of the construction of Ram Temple. This judgement not only opened the doors for the temple's construction but also closed the doors for BJP and others to politicise the issue:

Randeep Surjewala, Congress.

-We will file a review petition if our committee agrees on it. It is our right and it is in Supreme Court's rules as well:

Zafaryab Jilani, All India Muslim Personal Law Board.

-Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Ayodhya Judgment: It is a landmark judgement. Appeal to public to maintain peace and calm.

-Iqbal Ansari, one of the litigants in Ayodhya case: I am happy that Supreme Court has finally delivered a verdict, I respect the judgement 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

-Zafaryab Jilani, Sunni Waqf Board Lawyer: We respect the judgement but we are not satisfied, we will decide further course of action.

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Varun Kumar Sinha, Lawyer of Hindu Mahasabha: It is a historic judgement. With this judgement, the Supreme Court has given the message of unity in diversity.

-Vishnu Shankar Jain, Hindu Mahasabha Lawyer: Supreme Court has said,  'to give 5 acres alternate land to Muslims at a prominent place in Ayodhya.'

-Nirmohi Akhara to get representation in temple trust: SC

-Centre will hand over the disputed site to the Board of trustees and a suitable alternative plot of land measuring 5 acres at Ayodhya will be given to Sunni Waqf Board: SC

- Centre will formulate a scheme in three months to set up a board of trustees for construction of temple at the disputed structure, says Supreme Court.

-SC orders allotment of alternative land to Muslims for setting up of a mosque while decreeing the disputed site to deity

-SC says Allahabad High Court was wrong in dividing the disputed site into three parts

-The mosque was not abandoned by the Muslims. Though the Hindus continued to worship at Ram Chabutra but they claimed ownership on Garbh Garha also, says SC.

-It is clearly established that while Muslims offered prayers inside the inner courtyard, the same was done by Hindus in the outer courtyard: SC

-There is evidence that Ram Chabutra, Sita Rasoi was worshipped by the Hindus before the British came, says SC.

-Titles can’t be decided on faith and belief but on the claims, rules SC.

- Accounts of travellers and historians mention faith of Hindus that the place is birthplace of Lord Ram. The account of travellers has to be read with circumspection, SC says.

-Hindus have faith and belief that Lord Ram was born under the dome. Faith is a matter of individual belief, says CJI.

-Title of the land can be decided only on legal evidence, SC says.

- Archaeological Survey of India credentials are beyond doubt and the findings cannot be neglected, says CJI 

-Nirmohi Akhara suit is not maintainable and it has no shebait rights (priestly rights), rules SC.

-This court must accept faith and accept belief of worshippers. Court should preserve balance: CJI Ranjan Gogoi

-Babri mosque was built by Mir Baqi. It is inappropriate for the Court to get into area of theology.

-The verdict has been consensually decided by all the five judges, say sources.

-Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi: We have dismissed the Single Leave Petition(SLP) filed by Shia Waqf Board challenging the order of 1946 Faizabad Court

-Judges are signing the judgment copies. Will read out the order shortly.

-At least 40,000 police personnel have been deployed in Mumbai in view of the Supreme Court's verdict on the sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case, officials said. The situation will be monitored through drone units and live CCTV feeds from the police control room.

-All five Supreme Court judges who will deliver the verdict in Ayodhya land case have reached the Supreme Court.

-Restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Ayodhya verdict

-CJI Ranjan Gogoi arrives at Supreme Court

-40 companies of security forces have been provided by the Centre and temporary prisons have been created in every district of state: UP DGP to Bharti Jain

-Security personnel being briefed at Supreme Court premises. Five-judge bench of the Supreme Court to deliver judgement in Ayodhya land case at 10:30 am today.

-Rajasthan: Internet services to be suspended for 24 hours in Jaipur Commissionerate, from 10 am today. Section 144 of CrPC (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area) in Bundi; All schools to remain closed today.

-Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar on #AyodhyaVerdict: Supreme Court's verdict should be accepted by everyone, there should be no dispute over it. We appeal to everyone to not create a negative environment, cordiality should be maintained.

-Ahead of Ayodhya Verdict, appeal to everyone to accept the judgement of the Honourable Supreme Court. Let us continue to live in peace and harmony. The spirit of brotherhood is the hallmark of our secular fabric: Naveen Patnaik, Odisha CM

-Devotees are visiting the temple of Shri Ram Lalla. There are no restrictions on visiting the temple.  All markets are open, the situation is completely normal:

ADG (Prosecution) UP Police, Ashutosh Pandey in Ayodhya

-Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh reviews the State’s law and order situation, directs officers to remain on high alert.

-Security heightened in Ayodhya ahead of the verdict in Ayodhya land dispute case today; Section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area) has been imposed in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat to address the media at 1 pm today, following Supreme Court judgment in Ayodhya land case.

-UP DGP: Paramilitary forces have been deployed in Ayodhya, aerial surveillance is being done. Intelligence machinery has been geared up, random checks are also taking place. An ADG rank officer has been deployed in Ayodhya to keep an eye on operations

-Ayodhya: Security outside Hanuman Garhi Mandir. Supreme Court will pronounce Ayodhya Verdict today.

Ayodhya: Security deployed in the area around Ram Janmabhoomi police station. Supreme Court will pronounce Ayodhya Verdict today.

-Delhi: Police personnel deployed outside the residence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi. Supreme Court will pronounce Ayodhya Verdict today.

-Police personnel deployed at the entrance of Ayodhya city, in the light of pronouncement of Ayodhya Verdict by the Supreme Court today.

-Delhi: Latest visuals from outside Supreme Court, ahead of the pronouncement of Ayodhya Verdict by the apex court.

News24 Bureau with Agencies

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