Many BJP stalwarts, including LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, and Uma Bharti, are accused of the conspiracy, leading to the demolition of the Babri Mosque.
The Supreme Court has directed the special CBI Court, that is hearing the Babri Masjid demolition case, to complete the trial and deliver its verdict by September 30. Earlier, the top court had given time till Aug 31 to the trial court in Lucknow to deliver its verdict.
SK Yadav, the special judge, had asked the Supreme Court for more time.
In April 2017, the Supreme Court had directed the trial court to conduct day-to-day hearings and complete the trial in two years.
“Having read the report of Mr Surendra Kumar Yadav, learned Special Judge, and considering that the proceedings are at the fag end, we grant one month’s time, i.e., till 30th September, 2020, to complete the proceedings including delivery of judgment,” the apex court said in its order.
Many BJP stalwarts, including LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, and Uma Bharti, are accused of the conspiracy, leading to the demolition of the Babri Mosque.
On July 24, Mr Advani recorded his statement in the mosque demolition case before the special CBI court through video conference. Mr. Joshi had recorded his statement a day earlier than Advani.
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