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Babri demolition case verdict live updates: CBI to decide on challenging verdict

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 30, 2020, 22:43:31 IST

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Babri demolition case verdict live updates: CBI to decide on challenging verdict

A special court delivered the much-awaited judgement today in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case. In its verdict, the judge said the demolition wasn't pre-planned. Citing that there is no conclusive proof, all 32 were acquitted by the court. Stay with TOI for live updates

13:23 (IST) Sep 30

I welcome the verdict by Special CBI Court, Lucknow acquitting all 32 accused. It proves that justice triumphed however late it may be.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh

13:21 (IST) Sep 30

It took time but finally, the accused have been acquitted: VHP spokesperson

13:21 (IST) Sep 30

VHP spokesperson Sharad Sharma said that there is no celebration that is being planned but it is a big day.

13:20 (IST) Sep 30

All allegations were because of political rivalry. We don't conspire but create mantras. The judgement is welcomed.

Sadhvi Rithambara, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader

13:07 (IST) Sep 30

Everyone present in the court was relaxed, as all were expecting this outcome. The prosecution didn't have evidence. This is a welcome judgement.

Brij Bhushan Singh, BJP MP from Kaiserganj, UP

12:54 (IST) Sep 30

Read: Special CBI court acquits all in Babri demolition case

All the 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case, including BJP veterans L K Advani and MM Joshi, were on Wednesday acquitted by a special CBI court here. The court said there was no conclusive proof against the accused.

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12:51 (IST) Sep 30

Law & Justice minister Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives at the residence of senior BJP leader LK Advani who, along with 31 other accused, was acquitted in Babri demolition case by Special CBI court.

Delhi: Law & Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives at the residence of senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani… https://t.co/Cp5c4k7IDH
— ANI (@ANI) 1601450410000

12:37 (IST) Sep 30

The court said a local intelligence report had cautioned in advance that unexpected sequence of events can take place on December 6 but it was left unattended.

12:36 (IST) Sep 30

Court found that video was fabricated. Investigative team did not produce negatives of picture.

Advocate K K Misra

12:35 (IST) Sep 30

Court says no conclusive proof against accused.

12:33 (IST) Sep 30

All 32 accused in Babri Masjid demolition case acquitted.

12:30 (IST) Sep 30

Ashok Singhal and other Sangh Parivar leaders wanted to save the structure as Ram Lalla statues were inside, the judge said.

12:24 (IST) Sep 30

All accused acquitted, judge says demolition was not pre-planned.

CBI judge

12:22 (IST) Sep 30

Reading the operative part of the verdict, the judge says the 'demolition was not pre-planned'.

12:21 (IST) Sep 30

Judge reading out verdict, 26 accused present in court.

12:17 (IST) Sep 30

Judge SK Yadav arrives at court.

12:14 (IST) Sep 30

Delhi Police says keeping tight vigil in national capital, reports PTI.

"We will keep a watch on the security aspect across the city," a senior police officer said.

11:55 (IST) Sep 30

Accused lawyers preparing bail bonds in advance for their immediate release in case they are sentenced.

11:47 (IST) Sep 30

Speaking to TOI, DIG, Ayodhya, Deepak Kumar, said, “Ayodhya is the biggest example of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood in India and we don't need additional security arrangements for D-Day.”

11:41 (IST) Sep 30

Read: Harmony is catchword in Ayodhya, residents seek closure to decades-old dispute

A day before the judgment in the 28-year-old Babri Masjid demolition case, Ayodhya remained stoic, sedate and silent as residents sauntered through their chores unhindered by barricades or thud of boots of marching securitymen unlike its date with Supreme Court’s verdict 11 months ago, when the town was garrisoned.

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