Here are the key takeways from the Ayodhya verdict today##Here are the key takeways from the Ayodhya verdict today

Thank you readers for staying tuned with us through the day. Before i, Ajay Vaishnav, sign out, here are the key takeaways from today's verdict.

-The apex court ruled that Hindus will get land subject to conditions. The 2.77 acre complex will be handed over to the trust, which has to be formed in three months. The management of construction of the temple will be monitored by the trust. The Centre must appoint board of trustees within three months.

-Muslims will get alternative land of five acres for the construction of a mosque. The apex court ruled that Muslims couldn't prove exclusive possession of the inner structure, which was in contention, while the outer courtyard was in exclusive possession of the Hindus.

-The SC held that the Allahabad High Court was wrong to divide the land between the three main parties – Ram Lalla Virajman, Nirmohi Akhara and the Sunni Waqf Board – as the complex was a composite whole.

-Under Article 142, the SC directed, in the scheme to be framed, Nirmohi Akhara, an order of ascetics, will also get representation. The Akhara’s suit, one of the main parties in the case, was dismissed as the bench held that it was barred by limitation. The Supreme Court also rejected that Nirmohi Akhara is a shebait (manager) of the complex. “Land to remain vested in statutory receiver till trust is formed,” ruled the Court.

-The five-judge bench unanimously rejected the Shia Waqf Board petition, claiming rights on the Babri mosque on the disputed land in Ayodhya over that of the Sunni Waqf Board.

-The Supreme Court said that the 2003 Archaeology Survey of India’s report can't be dismissed as conjecture or just a guess work and junked the theory of pre-existence of an Idgah at the disputed site. “Babri mosque wasn't constructed on a vacant land. An underlying structure did exist.”

-The Apex Court also said that the underlying structure was not of Islamic religion. Artefacts, architectural evidence had distinct non-Islamic nature, read out the Justice Gogoi. The Apex Court at the same time also said, “But ASI report hasn't said the underlying structure was a specific temple.

-Hindus consider Ayodhya as birthplace of Lord Ram. Faith and belief of Hindus that Lord Ram was born under the inner dome. Faith of Hindus is undisputed that Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya,” ruled the court. Faith, the judgement read, is a matter of individual believer.

Nov 9, 2019 6:54 PM

PM Modi: There is no place for fear, bitterness and negativity in 'New India'##PM Modi: There is no place for fear, bitterness and negativity in 'New India'

Nov 9, 2019 6:38 PM

Akhilesh makes poetic reaction to Ayodhya verdict##Akhilesh makes poetic reaction to Ayodhya verdict

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has avoided a direct comment on the Supreme Court's verdict on the Ayodhya dispute and made a poetic reaction.

"Jo faisley faslon ko ghatatey hain, woh insaan ko behtar insaan banate hain (The decisions which bridges the gap, makes people a better human being," Yadav tweeted in Hindi.

Nov 9, 2019 6:28 PM

PM Modi is addressing the nation##PM Modi is addressing the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently addressing the nation in the wake of the Ayodhya verdict. Here are the main highlights from his address:

-The whole country wanted that the Ayodhya case be heard daily, which happened and today a verdict has been delivered. This case which was going on for decades has concluded finally.

-After the verdict, the way every section of society, of every religion, has welcomed it is a proof of India's ancient culture and tradition of social harmony.

-Today India has shown that democracy is alive and strong in the country.

-With the pronouncement of Ayodhya verdict, November 9 becomes a day which teaches us to move ahead as a unified nation. The message that this day gives us is of unity and co-existence.

-Supreme Court listened to all the sides during the hearings of this case with utmost patience and it is a matter of happiness for the entire country that the decision came with the consent of all.

-There is no place for fear, bitterness and negativity in the 'New India' we are building.

-Be it Ram Bhakti or Rahim Bhakti (devotion to Ram or Rahim), it is imperative that we strengthen the spirit of rashtra bhakti (devotion to the country).

-The verdict shouldn't be seen as a win or loss for anybody.

Nov 9, 2019 6:02 PM

Remembering Advani's 1992 rath yatra: The arrest and the aftermath##Remembering Advani's 1992 rath yatra: The arrest and the aftermath

Nearly three decades ago, on October 23, 1990, his 'chariot', a swanky air-conditioned monster of a vehicle, was stopped on track by the orders of an ebullient Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad at little-known town of Samastipur, setting off a string of events that would shape the country's politics in years to come. READ MORE

Nov 9, 2019 5:48 PM

PM Modi to address shortly##PM Modi to address shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address shortly. PM Modi's address is coming on a day the Supreme Court paved the way for the construction of a Ram Temple by a Trust at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot an alternative 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a new mosque at a "prominent" place in the holy town in Uttar Pradesh.

Nov 9, 2019 5:33 PM

Ayodhya Verdict: Read the full text of SC's judgement on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case

The Supreme Court on Saturday allowed construction of Ram Mandir on the disputed land of Ayodhya while also saying that an alternate land of 5 acre will be given to Muslims. Get latest Legal online at cnbctv18.com

Nov 9, 2019 5:18 PM

Permission to hold rallies cancelled by Bhopal admin##Permission to hold rallies cancelled by Bhopal admin

In the wake of the supreme court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, the Bhopal district administration on Saturday cancelled permissions it had granted earlier for organising processions and protests till November 30.

An official order stated that "all the permissions issued by the Additional Divisional Magistrate (ADM) or sub- divisional magistrates (SDMs) for the processions, dharnas, protests, rallies etc. between November 9 and November 30 stand cancelled."

The decision was taken in view of the imposition of prohibitory orders under CrPC section 144 in the wake of the apex court ruling.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Kamal Nath cancelled his scheduled visit to Indore on Sunday and Mandla on Saturday.

Nov 9, 2019 5:02 PM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray: Today's day will be written in golden letters in the history of India##Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray: Today's day will be written in golden letters in the history of India

Nov 9, 2019 4:50 PM

No review petition by Sunni Waqf Board: Zufar Farooqui##No review petition by Sunni Waqf Board: Zufar Farooqui

Sunni Waqf Board chairman Zufar Farooqui contradicts the line taken by Zafaryab Jeelani. He says the board will not go for any review or file any curative petition in the Ayodhya land dispute case.

"We never asked for alternative land, however we respect the courts decision to give alternative land," he said.

Speaking about the Supreme Court's decision to allot 5 acres of alternate land to the Sunni Waqf Board, Farooqui said, "We will consult with the board members about where to take the land and then decided further on the issue."

Nov 9, 2019 4:27 PM

We respect, accept verdict, says Ajmer Dargah; appeals for peace##We respect, accept verdict, says Ajmer Dargah; appeals for peace

The spiritual head of Ajmer dargah on Saturday welcomed the decision of Supreme Court on Ayodhya case and appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony.

"The judiciary is supreme and everyone should respect the decision. It is the time to present a united face before the world because entire world is looking at India today," Dargah Deewan Zainul Abedin Ali Khan said.

"We respect and accept the verdict. I appeal to the people of the country to maintain harmony and peace. This is the victory of the judiciary and the message should be loud and clear that how much the judiciary is important for us and people of the country are peace loving, he told PTI.

Nov 9, 2019 4:14 PM

CJI-led Ayodhya bench to go out for dinner at Taj Mansingh##CJI-led Ayodhya bench to go out for dinner at Taj Mansingh

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has planned a dinner with the four judges on the Ayodhya bench - Chief Justice-designate S.A. Bobde, Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice S.A. Nazeer - at Taj Mansingh in the capital on Saturday. It is learnt that the Chief Justice wanted to be out along with the four judges giving them a break from the hectic schedule in the run-up to the judgement pronounced today morning. (IANS)

Nov 9, 2019 3:59 PM

Maharashtra leaders welcome Ayodhya verdict##Maharashtra leaders welcome Ayodhya verdict

Leaders from different political parties in Maharashtra hailed the Supreme Court judgement in the Ayodhya dispute, in Mumbai on Saturday. Welcoming the apex court's verdict, outgoing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that "the verdict strengthens democracy in India".

"This should not be viewed as a victory or defeat for anyone. The verdict strengthens democracy in the country. The apex court's ruling has been peacefully accepted by the masses in Mumbai and Maharashtra. We wholeheartedly welcome the verdict," Fadnavis said.

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, endorsing the verdict, expressed optimism that all political parties and religious organisations would also respect the judgement.

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Asim Azmi urged the people to maintain peace and harmony and said the Muslims have full faith in the Muslim Personal Law Board's guidance in the matter.

Nov 9, 2019 3:49 PM

K K Muhammed, former regional director (North), ASI: I feel vindicated##K K Muhammed, former regional director (North), ASI: I feel vindicated

Nov 9, 2019 3:43 PM

Former PM Deve Gowda welcomes Ayodhya verdict##Former PM Deve Gowda welcomes Ayodhya verdict

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case. In a video message, the JD(S) supremo said, "It is a balancing decision, which I welcome."

"Only my feeling is the poor people who built the Babri Masjid about 300 to 400 years back and the people who are fighting now you cannot blame our minority friends. What happened in the past, so that is a big issue. So I don't want to go to the past," he said.

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Nov 9, 2019 3:31 PM

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