Babri Masjid demolition case

Updates

1. Judgment30 Sep 2020

   Babri mosque: India court acquits BJP leaders in demolition case

   The controversial verdict comes nearly a year after another historic judgment over the site of the mosque.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled that the people charged are not guilty of destroying the mosque.

   Who:

   The Special CBI Court is the judge, and BJP leaders are the accused individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Sep 2020.

   Where:

   Special CBI Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court found there was not enough evidence to prove the accused planned the demolition.

   What it means:

   The court ended the criminal trial for the accused individuals.

   BBC News India
2. News30 Sep 2020

   "Historic, Should Bring End To Issue": MM Joshi, Acquitted In Babri Case

   Former Union Minister and BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi Wednesday termed "historic" a special CBI court verdict acquitting all the 32 accused,...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court declared that the accused persons in the demolition case are not guilty.

   Who:

   The Special CBI Court judge issued the verdict for the accused, including MM Joshi.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Sep 2020.

   Where:

   Special CBI Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court did not find enough evidence to prove the accusations made against the individuals.

   What it means:

   The court acquitted the individuals, which effectively brings an end to the current legal issue.

   NDTV