The Bench rises for the day.
Ayodhya Live: SC concludes hearing for 10th day
SC commences hearing for 10th day
16:02 August 22
Hearing concludes for the 10th day
15:56 August 22
Justice Chandrachud: Are you denying the juridical character of the deity?
Judges say that Jain's statement and his words don't match.
Jain says that he is not denying the juridical character of the deity but only claiming Shebaitship
15:44 August 22
Senior advocate Sushil Jain begins arguments
Senior advocate Sushil Jain begins his submissions as he was unable to finish his arguments earlier.
Jain reiterates on behalf of the Nirmohi Akhara that it had Shebaitship.
Shebiatship rights have been not been challenged by anyone but only Umesh Chand Pandey, but he has not appeared for any cross-examination.
15:23 August 22
Hearing resumes post-lunch
Ranjit Kumar reads the definition of a Hindu in context with his right to worship as cited in various judgements.
He also submits that Temple worship is a part of Hindu worship. Referring to a judgement, Kumar says that it has been observed that the true beneficiaries of a temple are its worshippers.
Ranjeet Kumar concludes. Advocate VN Sinha starts.
VN Sinha pleaded that he will appear after Rajeev Dhawan.
13:09 August 22
Advocate Ranjit Kumar makes reference to the statement given by Abdul Ghani who said that the disputed site was referred as Ramjanmabhoomi and that the Mosque was built on the disputed site where articles and idols have been recovered which is against the tenets of Shariat Law and that the disputed site should be handed over to the Hindus.
Justice Bobde questions whether Abdul Ghani was a Shia or a Sunni?
Ranjit Kumar: I have instructions to say that he was a Sunni Muslim.
CJI-“Where is the application by which you brought on record these affidavits and what was the order of the magistrate with regard to it?”
Ranjit Kumar: There has been continuous worship and his right of worship cannot be denied.
He cites 2 judgements where the right of worship has been upheld.
11:43 August 22
Advocate Ranjit Kumar appearing for Gopal Singh Visharad
Ranjit Kumar produced Certain orders passed in 145 order and the exhibits.
The affidavits which were filed pursuant to the 145 order have not been accepted by the trial court.
Mr Ranjit Kumar reads an order of the Trial Court passed on 29.12.1949 where the Muslim party was called at the Ayodhya Police station to submit their written statements.
The notice was to be published in the Hindu Daily, Muslim Daily and English Daily.
The only ground why the exhibits and affidavits were not accepted by the Court was because the deponents were not present during cross-examination.
10:53 August 22
Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar commences arguments before the bench
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case for the 10th day, with counsel for one of the original litigants seeking enforcement of his rights to worship at the disputed site.
A five-Judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was hearing the title dispute.
Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for Gopal Singh Visharad, one of the original litigants, commenced arguments before the bench.
Fourteen appeals have been filed in the apex court against the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment, delivered in four civil suits, that the 2.77-acre land in Ayodhya be partitioned equally among the three parties -- the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla.
Babri Masjid was demolished by right-wing activists on December 6, 1992 in Ayodhya, leading to a protracted legal battle.
Also Read: Ayodhya Live: Bench rises for the day; hearing to continue tomorrow
16:02 August 22
Hearing concludes for the 10th day
The Bench rises for the day.
15:56 August 22
Justice Chandrachud: Are you denying the juridical character of the deity?
Judges say that Jain's statement and his words don't match.
Jain says that he is not denying the juridical character of the deity but only claiming Shebaitship
15:44 August 22
Senior advocate Sushil Jain begins arguments
Senior advocate Sushil Jain begins his submissions as he was unable to finish his arguments earlier.
Jain reiterates on behalf of the Nirmohi Akhara that it had Shebaitship.
Shebiatship rights have been not been challenged by anyone but only Umesh Chand Pandey, but he has not appeared for any cross-examination.
15:23 August 22
Hearing resumes post-lunch
Ranjit Kumar reads the definition of a Hindu in context with his right to worship as cited in various judgements.
He also submits that Temple worship is a part of Hindu worship. Referring to a judgement, Kumar says that it has been observed that the true beneficiaries of a temple are its worshippers.
Ranjeet Kumar concludes. Advocate VN Sinha starts.
VN Sinha pleaded that he will appear after Rajeev Dhawan.
13:09 August 22
Advocate Ranjit Kumar makes reference to the statement given by Abdul Ghani who said that the disputed site was referred as Ramjanmabhoomi and that the Mosque was built on the disputed site where articles and idols have been recovered which is against the tenets of Shariat Law and that the disputed site should be handed over to the Hindus.
Justice Bobde questions whether Abdul Ghani was a Shia or a Sunni?
Ranjit Kumar: I have instructions to say that he was a Sunni Muslim.
CJI-“Where is the application by which you brought on record these affidavits and what was the order of the magistrate with regard to it?”
Ranjit Kumar: There has been continuous worship and his right of worship cannot be denied.
He cites 2 judgements where the right of worship has been upheld.
11:43 August 22
Advocate Ranjit Kumar appearing for Gopal Singh Visharad
Ranjit Kumar produced Certain orders passed in 145 order and the exhibits.
The affidavits which were filed pursuant to the 145 order have not been accepted by the trial court.
Mr Ranjit Kumar reads an order of the Trial Court passed on 29.12.1949 where the Muslim party was called at the Ayodhya Police station to submit their written statements.
The notice was to be published in the Hindu Daily, Muslim Daily and English Daily.
The only ground why the exhibits and affidavits were not accepted by the Court was because the deponents were not present during cross-examination.
10:53 August 22
Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar commences arguments before the bench
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case for the 10th day, with counsel for one of the original litigants seeking enforcement of his rights to worship at the disputed site.
A five-Judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was hearing the title dispute.
Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for Gopal Singh Visharad, one of the original litigants, commenced arguments before the bench.
Fourteen appeals have been filed in the apex court against the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment, delivered in four civil suits, that the 2.77-acre land in Ayodhya be partitioned equally among the three parties -- the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla.
Babri Masjid was demolished by right-wing activists on December 6, 1992 in Ayodhya, leading to a protracted legal battle.
Also Read: Ayodhya Live: Bench rises for the day; hearing to continue tomorrow
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[8/22, 10:43 AM] +91 84700 59972: #SupremeCourt #Ayodhyadispute #Ramjanmabhoomi #Babrimasjid
Day 10- The Constitution bench assembles.
[8/22, 10:43 AM] +91 84700 59972: Mr. Ranjit Kumar appearing for Vishal Singh Virashad begins his submissions
[8/22, 10:43 AM] +91 84700 59972: Mr Ranjit Kumar says “I am making my submissions with reference to Mr. Parasaran and Mr Vaidyanathans submissions that the place is itself a divine site and that I being the worshipper my right to worship which is a civil right should not be curtailed.”
[8/22, 10:44 AM] +91 84700 59972: Apart from the birthplace that is the place where Lord Ram was born I am seeking my right to worship submits Mr. Ranjit Kumar
[8/22, 10:52 AM] +91 84700 59972: *Correction-Mr Ranjit Kumar appearing for Gopal Singh Visharad
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Last Updated : Aug 22, 2019, 4:07 PM IST
