Oct 13, 2010

The Ram Janmabhoomi – Babri Masjid title suits

            The government as well as all the general public heaved a sigh of relief as the judgement in the suit was delivered by the Allahabad High Court on 30 September. With the Allahabad High court legalising the makeshift temple at the Babri site as the Ram Janmabhoomi and providing a three sided divide of the land, the verdict came as a surprise to many. The Home Minister put the issue in perspective indicating, "The judgement is indeed an important document. But it is not operational. It is a fair assumption that appeals may be lodged (in Supreme Court). It is a fair assumption that the Supreme Court will pass interim orders. Therefore, there is no need now to comment on the judgement which is not operational and status quo as decreed in a Supreme Court order in 1994 will be maintained," he said. While the initial reaction of the parties as well as the communities has been muted, precautionary measures are being taken to ensure peace and tranquility across the country.

OCT 2010