Ayodhya Verdict on 9 November: Supreme Court's 5-Judge Constitution Bench will deliver its crucial judgment on the Ayodhya case tomorrow. The apex court is likely to pronounce its judgement in Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case on 9 November at 10:30 AM. Ayodhya Land Dispute case has turned out to be crucial with the deploying of over 4000 paramilitary forces ahead of the verdict.
The central government has issued an advisory to all states and union territories to maintain law and order in their regions. The speculations regarding the decision are also reaching new heights amidst the high alert of the administration. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is retiring on November 17 and everyone is expecting a verdict before his retirement. Uttar Pradesh government has strapped up security measures in many districts including Ayodhya.
As per the current circumstances, the possibility of a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court will be after November 12. There are three key reasons for this possibility.
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November 8: Why Not Possible?
About 15 Lakh devotees are present for 14 Kosi and Panchkosi Parikrama in Ayodhya. However, Parikrama has been concluded on November 7 but it will take time for such a large number of people to return. In this situation, it is difficult to announce decision on November 8 because it can affect law and order in the area.
November 9 to 12: Why Not Possible?
The Supreme Court will be closed on Saturday and Sunday (November 9 and 10). The apex court will be on holiday on Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi (November 9 and 10). As per the official Supreme Court Calendar-2019, there will be a Local Holiday on November 11 and Guru Nanak’s Birthday on November 12. Therefore, the verdict will not be announced during these days.
November 13 to 15: Why it is possible?
Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will be retired on November 17 (Sunday). There will be only three working days 13, 14 and 15 November for Supreme Court to give its verdict. Next two days will be weekly holidays for Supreme Court.
Background of dispute
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama was born on the banks of the river Sarayu, in Ayodhya. As per the beliefs, an ancient temple of Lord Rama is present there. It was demolished by the first Mughal Emperor Babur in 1528. He built a mosque named Babri Masjid at the same place. The mosque was subsequently demolished by Kar Sevaks on December 6, 1992. Now, Hindus and Muslims are claiming their ownership over the 2.77 acres of land.
Main parties to the dispute
Ayodhya case has three major parties – (i) The Nirmohi Akhara (ii) The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Wakf Board, (iii) Ramlalla Virajman.
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