SK Yadav

Babri Masjid demolition: Congress dares Centre to file appeal against acquittal, says CBI court's verdict counters SC ruling

Expressing its displeasure over the special CBI court’s verdict in Babri Masjid demolition case, the Congress party on Wednesday said that the ruling runs counter to the Supreme Court’s previous judgement.

Sep 30, 2020, 16:37 PM IST

Babri Masjid demolition: CBI court verdict a 'black day' for judiciary, says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday dubbed the special CBI court verdict in the Babri Masjid demolition case as a 'black day' for the Indian judiciary.

Sep 30, 2020, 15:57 PM IST

SK Yadav, Special CBI judge, given extension ahead of Babri Masjid demolition case verdict

SK Yadav, the special CBI judge who was due to retire in 2019, was given an extension to pronounce the verdict in the high-profile Babri Mosque demolition case on Wednesday. All 32 accused in the case were acquitted citing "lack of evidence'' against them for hatching the alleged conspiracy. The court also observed that the 1992 demolition was not "pre-planned."

Sep 30, 2020, 14:56 PM IST