Babri Masjid, a mosque in Ayodhya was demolished by a frenzied mob of karsevaks (crime no. 197) on December 6, 1992. Police reportedly filed complaints on L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and others for ‘communal’ speeches before the demolition (crime no. 198). The unrest after the demolition reportedly killed more than 2,100 people. Following that, the Government reportedly took over the 67 acres of land around the area and the final verdict is yet to be given.
CBI FILES CASE
In October 1993, CBI filed a composite charge sheet and accused Advani and other leaders of ‘conspiracy.'
CBI DROPS CONSPIRACY CHARGE
Special Judge S.K. Shukla drops the conspiracy charge against 13 accused, including Advani and Kalyan Singh on May 4, 2001.
CBI'S APPEAL DISMISSED
On May 4, 2001, a special court dismissed CBI's petition for the direction to proceed with the conspiracy charge.
ALLAHABAD HC VERDICT
On September 30, 2010, Allahabad HC awards two-thirds of Ayodhya site to Hindu parties and one-third to Waqf Board.
SC INDICATES JOINT TRIAL
SC indicates it may revive conspiracy charge and order a joint trial of crimes 197 and 198 on March 6, 2017.
SC STAYS ALLAHABAD HC VERDICT
Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court verdict on Ayodhya dispute on May 9, 2011.
CJI PROPOSES FOR PEACE NEGOTIATION
Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar reportedly advised peace negotiations instead of a court battle on March 21, 2017.
SC REVIVES CONSPIRACY CHARGE
The Supreme Court revived the conspiracy charges against L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and 13 others in the 25-year-old Babri Masjid demolition cases on April 19, 2017.
