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Rajsamand MP and former Jaipur princess Diya Kumari cites documents to support claim of being Lord Ram descendant
India | August 11, 2019 19:22 IST
Rajsamand MP and former princess of Jaipur Diya Kumari said on Sunday (August 11) said that erstwhile royal family of Jaipur has descended from Lord Ram's son Kush "I'm saying this on basis of manuscripts & documents we have. I said this after SC (during Ayodhya case) asked if there are any descendants of Lord Ram?" she said. She was quoted by news agency ANI.
Ayodhya dispute: In Supreme Court hearing, Nirmohi Akhara claims right over Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land
India | August 06, 2019 14:10 IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced day-to-day hearing in the politically sensitive case of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya. Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, is heading the five-judge Constitution bench conducting the hearing as the mediation process failed to achieve an amicable settlement on the contentious issue. Others in the top court bench include Justices SA Bobde, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and SA Nazeer. Track Live Updates on Ayodhya case hearing in Supreme Court.
Ayodhya dispute: Supreme Court to commence day-to-day hearing from Tuesday
India | August 05, 2019 21:16 IST
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will conduct the hearing. The bench, also comprising Justices S A Bobde, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer had on August 2 taken note of the report of the three-member mediation panel, headed by former apex court judge FMI Kalifulla, that the mediation proceedings which went on for about four months have not resulted in any final settlement.
Ayodhya issue SC hearing: Land title holder favours more time for mediation, Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas feels otherwise
India | July 18, 2019 9:49 IST
The three-member mediation panel constituted to find amicable solution to Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute is due to submit its report in Supreme Court today. One of the main litigants, Iqbal Ansari said that more time should be granted to mediation panel for n effective solutiuon. But Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas is against further delay.
Ayodhya dispute: Supreme Court to hear plea urging it to conclude mediation process
India | July 11, 2019 10:01 IST
The plea says that the mediation into Ayodhya dispute has not made "much progress". It also urges the Supreme Court to start hearing pleas against Allahabad High Court verdict in connection to Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute in Ayodhya.
Focus back on Ram Mandir issue during elections: SC to examine mediation panel report today
India | May 10, 2019 6:49 IST
Will Ayodhya hearing have a bearing on Lok Sabha Elections? The mediation panel set up by the Supreme Court to explore ways to solve Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid issue has sent its interim report. Supreme Court will now examine the interim report and decide future course of action.
Ayodhya Verdict | This will be good for country, mediation is only way: Sri Sri Ravishankar
Politics | March 08, 2019 14:49 IST
The bench said "utmost confidentiality" should be maintained in the mediation proceedings to ensure its success.
Ayodhya title dispute case: Reactions from top politicians
Politics | March 08, 2019 14:57 IST
The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Ayodhya title dispute case will be settled through mediation, the Supreme Court said on Friday, while constituting a three-member panel. The panel, to be headed by Retired Justice FM Kallifulla, will have Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sriram Panchu on the panel.
Ray of hope in Ayodhya title dispute, Supreme Court draws mediation contours
India | March 08, 2019 12:13 IST
The Supreme Court of India’s Constitution Bench on Friday referred the Ayodhya title dispute to mediation. The Ayodhya mediation will be held in Faizabad and Sri Sri Ravishankar and senior advocate Sri Ram Panchu will be in the panel headed by Justice Ibrahim, Khalifullah.
SC begins hearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case
Politics | February 26, 2019 11:31 IST
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.
Ayodhya case: Petition filed in Supreme Court challenging central law on land acquisition near disputed site
India | February 04, 2019 16:31 IST
A petition was filed in the apex court today, contending that the Parliament has no legislative competence to acquire land belonging to the state.
Dharam Sabha: 1992 spectre haunts many residents of Ayodhya; some Muslims leave temple town
India | November 25, 2018 16:31 IST
Some Muslim families had left the pilgrim town for good after the large-scale violence that had erupted here post the demolition of the 16th-century Babri Mosque 26 years ago on December 6, and now many others have temporarily left their homes, say local residents.
Supreme Court refuses early hearing of petitions in Ram-Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case
India | November 12, 2018 11:03 IST
Earlier on October 29, the top court directed the listing of the Ram Janmabhoomi title suit matter for an appropriate bench that will fix the dates in January 2019 for the hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court verdict trifurcating the disputed site.
Ayodhya Dispute: SC directs to list Ram Mandir matter in January 2019 for fixing date of hearing
India | October 29, 2018 15:00 IST
Why don't they bring it (ordinance on Ram temple)? Let them do it. Every time they are threatening that they will bring an ordinance. Every Tom, Dick & Harry of BJP, RSS, VHP says this. Do it. You are in power. I challenge you to do it. Let us see: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM
Ayodhya dispute: SC declines to refer to 5-judge bench whether mosque is integral to Islam
India | September 27, 2018 20:27 IST
Justice S Abdul Nazeer, the third judge on the bench, disagreed with the two judges and said whether mosque is integral to Islam has to be decided considering belief of religion and it requires detailed consideration.
Ayodhya land dispute case will not be referred to a larger bench, says Supreme Court
News | September 27, 2018 14:56 IST
Ayodhya matter (Ismail Faruqui case): All religions and religious places need to be equally respected. Ashoka's edicts preach tolerance to faith of others, says Justice Ashok Bhushan
Namaz at mosque integral to Islam? SC refuses to refer matter to larger bench: Here's what apex court said
India | September 27, 2018 16:07 IST
Three judge Bench of Supreme Court will decide the title dispute. No reference to larger Bench, Supreme Court holds by 2:1 majority. Next hearing fixed for October 29.
Is namaz in mosque essential to Islam? Supreme Court to deliver major verdict today
News | September 27, 2018 13:00 IST
The Supreme Court is likely to announce a verdict which could have an impact on the long-pending contentious issue of Ram temple on Ayodhya today.
What is 1994 Ismail Faruqui verdict and how it impacts Ayodhya dispute
India | September 27, 2018 10:15 IST
Before the crucial verdict, let's have a look at the original judgement in the Ismail Faruqi case and how it can affect Ayodhya dispute:
Supreme Court to deliver a crucial verdict on Ayodhya dispute today
News | September 27, 2018 8:07 IST
A crucial reference in the decades-old Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute that has dominated the country's politics for years is set to come up before the Supreme Court today