Ayodhya case: SC refuses to re-examine verdict stating mosque insignificant in Muslim prayers
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): Paving the way for the final hearing of main Ayodhya case in October, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to re-visit its 1994 verdict which had stated mosque was not important for Muslims to offer prayers, media reports said.
The verdict has been passed by 2:1 majority.
Justice Ashok Bhushan, who read the judgement on behalf of himself and Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, said the bench will have to find out the context in which the top court had passed the verdict in 1994.
On Oct 29, the top court will hear the plea against the Allahabad High Court's verdict which divided 2.77-acre disputed Ayodhya land among Ram Lalla, Sunni Waqf Board and Nirmohi Akhara.
The apex court will decide whether Ram temple can be built in the same disputed land, where Babri Masjid was held till 1992.
In 1992, the Babri Masjid was brought down by several right-wing volunteers who believe Lord Ram was born at that land.
The verdict, if passed prior to 2019 General Elections, will boost up the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) whose political commitment was building the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
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