Dr. M. Ismail Faruqui and others vs Union of India — Ayodhya land dispute

Updates

1. Judgment1 Jul 2025

   Supreme Court 2:1 verdict declines to refer Ismail Faruqui judgment to larger bench

   In a split 2:1 verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that the 1994 Ismail Faruqui judgment, which held that a mosque is not an essential part of the practice of Islam, did not require reconsideration or reference to a larger bench.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided not to review or send a past legal ruling to a larger group of judges.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the body that made the decision regarding a case involving Dr. M. Ismail Faruqui and others against the Union of India.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Jul 2025.

   Why:

   The court ruled that a previous decision stating a mosque is not essential to Islamic practice does not need reconsidering.

   What it means:

   The legal case will continue without changing the standing of the previous judgment about mosques and Islamic practice.

   Supreme Court Observer
2. Hearing27 Sep 2018

   No review of 1994 mosque verdict, next Ayodhya hearing on October 29: Supreme Court

   Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Ashok Bhushan said the context in which the five Supreme Court judges delivered the 1994 judgment -- in what's known...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court refused to reconsider a previous legal decision regarding mosques.

   Who:

   Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Ashok Bhushan represent the Supreme Court, while Dr. M. Ismail Faruqui and the Union of India are the parties in the case.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Sep 2018.

   Where:

   Supreme Court.

   Why:

   The judges considered the specific context in which the earlier judgment was delivered.

   What it means:

   The court will continue hearing the Ayodhya land dispute case starting on a later date.

   India Today