State vs L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and others — Babri Masjid demolition case

Hearing1 Aug 2022

Allahabad High Court seeks response from State and CBI on appeal against acquittal

The Allahabad High Court granted two weeks to the State and the CBI to file their objections regarding an appeal filed against the special CBI court's acquittal of the 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court asked for official replies regarding an appeal against a decision to clear the accused.
Who:: The Allahabad High Court is the court, the State and the CBI are the agencies, and L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and others are the accused.
When:: Reported on 1 Aug 2022.
Where:: Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad High Court.
Why:: The court needs responses to an appeal challenging the special CBI court's acquittal of those accused.
What it means:: The State and the CBI have two weeks to file their objections before the court continues.

Lawbeat

Judgment30 Sep 2020

All 32 accused acquitted in Babri Masjid demolition case

A special CBI court acquitted all 32 individuals accused in the case, including senior BJP leaders L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, citing lack of sufficient evidence.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A special court found all accused people not guilty of the charges related to the mosque demolition.
Who:: The court is a special CBI court. The accused include L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, and others.
When:: Reported on 30 Sep 2020.
Where:: Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the case against the individuals.
What it means:: The court has cleared all thirty-two accused individuals of the charges against them.

The Hindu

News16 Sep 2020

Special CBI court to deliver verdict in Babri Masjid demolition case on September 30

The special CBI court, presided over by Judge Surendra Kumar Yadav, is scheduled to deliver its verdict in the case involving L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti, and Kalyan Singh.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A judge will announce a decision in the legal case regarding the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
Who:: Judge Surendra Kumar Yadav is presiding over the court. L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti, and Kalyan Singh are the accused in the case brought by the CBI agency.
When:: Reported on 16 Sep 2020.
Where:: A special CBI court in Uttar Pradesh.
What it means:: The court will deliver a final verdict for the case on the scheduled date.

The Leaflet

Hearing23 Jul 2020

Babri Masjid demolition case: Murli Manohar Joshi records statement

Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi appeared via video conferencing to record his statement before the special CBI court regarding the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Murli Manohar Joshi gave his official statement to the court.
Who:: Murli Manohar Joshi is the accused. The special CBI court is the judge.
When:: Reported on 23 Jul 2020.
Where:: Uttar Pradesh, special CBI court.
Why:: He appeared to record his statement regarding the Babri Masjid demolition case.
What it means:: The legal process moves forward as the court collects statements from those accused in the case.

The Hindu

News30 May 2017

Ayodhya dispute: India BJP leaders charged with criminal conspiracy

A special court has charged senior leaders from India's ruling party with criminal conspiracy in relation to the destruction of a 16th Century mosque.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A special court officially accused senior political leaders of planning a criminal conspiracy to destroy a mosque.
Who:: The special court is the judge, and L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are the charged political leaders.
When:: Reported on 30 May 2017.
Where:: Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The court reached this decision because the leaders are allegedly involved in the destruction of the mosque.
What it means:: The court has formally begun the process of holding a trial to examine these criminal conspiracy accusations.

BBC News India

State vs L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and others — Babri Masjid demolition case

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