The Ayodhya verdict- #Ram Janmbhoomi-issue

Why in news?

Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute involving 2.77 acres of land had commenced on August 6 and concluded on October 16, and the apex court pronounced the verdict on 9 November 2019.

What was the issue?

-The belief of Hindus that the Babri Masjid, named after Mughal emperor Babur, was built in Ayodhya after destroying a Ram Temple at the birthplace of the deity.

-The Muslim parties, however, contended that the mosque was constructed in 1528 by Mir Baqi, a commander of Babur’s army, without demolishing any place of worship .The place was rightfully theirs.

What is Article 142?

Article 142(1) states that “The Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree/ make such order/to made shall be enforceable throughout the territory of India .

The Supreme Court, implicitly referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid invoking Article 142 “to ensure that a wrong committed  human action must be corrected.

The hearing in the politically and religiously sensitive decades-old temple-mosque land dispute in Ayodhya was the second longest proceedings in the history of the Supreme Court which had lasted for 40 days.

What was the Earlier Decision of  Allahabad High Court - 2010

-Partitioned the land between Hindus and Muslims in a 2:1 ratio. -The deity, Ram Lalla, and the sebait, the Nirmohi Akhara, had got two shares. The Uttar Pradesh Sunni central Wakf Board got a third of the share.

What is the  Decision of  S.C. in 2019?

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