Ayodhya dispute ‘among most fiercely-contested cases’ in India’s legal history, says ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi
4 years, 4 months ago

Ayodhya dispute ‘among most fiercely-contested cases’ in India’s legal history, says ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Firstpost  

Gogoi said multi-dimensional issues called for a resolution on the basis of voluminous records including oral and documentary evidence in various languages New Delhi: The Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya was the “most fiercely-contested cases in India’s legal history” in which every point was “hotly” debated and “passionately” argued by the lawyers, former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who headed the bench that delivered the historic verdict, has said. In a message to journalist Mala Dixit, who has authored a book on the Ayodhya hearings and the decision, the former CJI said that multi-dimensional issues were decided on the basis of voluminous records. “One of the most fiercely contested cases in India’s legal history, the Ayodhya case, will always hold a special place. “Every point was hotly contested and passionately argued by a renowned group of lawyers who represented the contesting parties,” Justice Gogoi said.

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A divine force made the Ayodhya case conclusion possible: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
3 years, 1 month ago

A divine force made the Ayodhya case conclusion possible: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

India Today  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has discussed in detail the controversial, long-standing Ayodhya dispute which was concluded during his tenure and the surcharge of emotions that he went through during the hearings and the writing of the judgment. It would also guide the faithful to discover the ability to accept and co-exist with what may be different or …

Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri dispute most fiercely-contested case in India's history: Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi
4 years, 4 months ago

Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri dispute most fiercely-contested case in India's history: Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi

India Today  

The Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya was the "most fiercely-contested cases in India's legal history" in which every point was "hotly" debated and "passionately" argued by the lawyers, former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who headed the bench that delivered the historic verdict, has said. In a message to journalist Mala Dixit, who has authored a book …

It Was a Challenge to Pronounce Judgment in Ayodhya Case, Says Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
4 years, 4 months ago

It Was a Challenge to Pronounce Judgment in Ayodhya Case, Says Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

News 18  

The former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who presided over the five-judge bench of the Supreme Court that pronounced the judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi case, said delivering the verdict in the case was a challenging task. These records were translated from different languages,” he said at the launch of journalist Mala Dixit’s book ‘Ayodhya to Adalat Se Bhagwan …

CJI Ranjan Gogoi ensures name in history
5 years, 1 month ago

CJI Ranjan Gogoi ensures name in history

Deccan Chronicle  

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A reward for ‘egregious’ violations
5 years, 1 month ago

A reward for ‘egregious’ violations

The Hindu  

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Ayodhya verdict: 'Everyone is a winner,' says former ASG PS Narasimha; 'lot of contradictions,' claims lawyer Zafaryab Jilani
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya verdict: 'Everyone is a winner,' says former ASG PS Narasimha; 'lot of contradictions,' claims lawyer Zafaryab Jilani

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court pronounced the judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case marking a formal end to the centuries-old dispute on Saturday. A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi delivered the judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case. Senior Supreme Court lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani told CNN-News18 that the judgment “is a very …

Ayodhya verdict will shape political and social landscape of India: US media
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya verdict will shape political and social landscape of India: US media

India Today  

The Supreme Court's judgment in the Ayodhya case will shape the political and social landscape of India, the US media reported on Saturday, noting the steps taken by the Indian government to maintain law and order in the country after the verdict. For all the case's historical origins, its judgment will help shape India's political and social landscape, The Wall …

Ayodhya dispute: Indian court rules in favor of Hindus on holy site
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya dispute: Indian court rules in favor of Hindus on holy site

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — India’s Supreme Court on Saturday granted Hindus permission to build a temple at the centuries-old Ayodhya holy site, ending one of the country’s most politically charged land disputes. In 2010, the Allahabad High Court ruled that the 2.77-acre land in Ayodhya should be divided equally among the three parties: the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara …

Opinion | Will the Ayodhya verdict widen chasms or bring India together?
5 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | Will the Ayodhya verdict widen chasms or bring India together?

Live Mint  

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Ayodhya: SC allows Muslim parties to bring on its record written note
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya: SC allows Muslim parties to bring on its record written note

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Muslim parties, including UP Sunni Wakf Board, to file their written note in the decades-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, in which they have submitted that the verdict will have "consequences" for the future polity of the country. A counsel for Muslim parties submitted before a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan …

Ram Janmabhoomi case: Sr Adv Rajeev Dhawan has a complete meltdown, tears up maps, papers
5 years, 2 months ago

Ram Janmabhoomi case: Sr Adv Rajeev Dhawan has a complete meltdown, tears up maps, papers

Op India  

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan representing the Muslim parties in the Supreme Court in the Ram Janmabhoomi – Babri Masjid case had a complete meltdown as Senior advocate Vikas Singh sought to place on record the book ‘Ayodhya Revisited’ by former IPS Kishore Kunal. Senior advocate Singh is representing the Hindu Mahasabha and the book ‘Ayodhya Revisited’ talks about pre-existence of …

Ayodhya Supreme Court hearing: Muslim counsel tears up new evidence of Ram Lalla birthplace
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Supreme Court hearing: Muslim counsel tears up new evidence of Ram Lalla birthplace

India Today  

High drama unfolded during the Supreme Court hearing in the Ayodhya land dispute case on Wednesday when Rajeev Dhawan, counsel for the Muslim parties, tore apart a fresh piece of evidence that the Hindu parties tried to present on the final day of hearing. As senior advocate Vikas Singh, counsel for Hindu Mahasabha, sought permission to present a book in …

Ayodhya case: SC restrains Hindu side from placing fresh evidence
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayodhya case: SC restrains Hindu side from placing fresh evidence

India TV News  

The Supreme Court restrained a Hindu party from placing or relying on any material as new evidence in the Ayodhya land dispute case, saying it won't allow it at this stage of the hearing which entered the 36th day on Thursday. The bench, also comprising Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer, said it …

Ayodhya case arrives at crucial phase, intense arguments expected
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayodhya case arrives at crucial phase, intense arguments expected

India Today  

Intense arguments are predicted in the Ayodhya title dispute in the Supreme Court as the October 18 deadline approaches, leaving eight days of active hearing in the politically vexing 70-year-old case. After Muslim parties conclude arguments, the Hindu side will have two or three working days to counter them. Strategically, Hindu parties have consistently backed their arguments from the High …

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says delivering Ayodhya verdict in four weeks will be 'miraculous', reiterates 18 Oct deadline to Hindu, Muslim parties
5 years, 3 months ago

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says delivering Ayodhya verdict in four weeks will be 'miraculous', reiterates 18 Oct deadline to Hindu, Muslim parties

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot grant even a single extra day beyond 18 October to all petitioners to complete their submissions in the Ayodhya land dispute case The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot grant even a single extra day beyond 18 October to all petitioners to complete their submissions in the Ayodhya land …

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties face SC scrutiny on Archeological Survey of India's report
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties face SC scrutiny on Archeological Survey of India's report

India TV News  

The Muslim parties on Thursday faced a volley of questions from the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court hearing the Ayodhya title dispute while pointing out various infirmities in the Archeological Survey of India report. Senior advocate Meenakshi Arora appearing for the Sunni Waqf Board brought before the bench various inconsistencies in the ASI report. A Constitution bench comprising of …

Ayodhya Case in Supreme Court: On day 32 of hearing, counsel for Muslim parties apologises for questioning 2003 Archaeological Survey of India report
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayodhya Case in Supreme Court: On day 32 of hearing, counsel for Muslim parties apologises for questioning 2003 Archaeological Survey of India report

Firstpost  

The Muslim parties on Thursday apologised for questioning the authorship of the 2003 report of the Archaeological Survey of India and also expressed regret in the Supreme Court for wasting the Constitution Bench’s time in the hearing of the Ayodhya land dispute case. New Delhi: The Muslim parties on Thursday apologised for questioning the authorship of the 2003 report of …

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties’ lawyer loses cool
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties’ lawyer loses cool

The Hindu  

Losing his cool, a senior advocate for Muslim parties in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case in the Supreme Court, told a curious judge on Thursday that he was seeing “some kind of aggression” in his tone. The Bench was earlier questioning senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for the Sunni Waqf Board and others including original litigant M Siddiq, …

Why Speedy Hearing Of Ayodhya-Babri Case Is Unlikely?
6 years ago

Why Speedy Hearing Of Ayodhya-Babri Case Is Unlikely?

Live Law  

Arduous task awaits the Supreme Court in the hearing of Ayodhya-Babri Masjid title dispute case.Before the Court are appeals arising from the 2010 judgment of Allahabad High Court in four suits.The matter is voluminous, with the judgment running to 4304 pages and depositions of 88 witnesses running to 13,866 pages. Arduous task awaits the Supreme Court in the hearing of …

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