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Ayodhya Case: The Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute in pictures

All eyes will be on the Supreme Court on Saturday when the Supreme Court will deliver the decades-old Ramjanambhoomi Babri Masjid dispute case.
India has been waiting with bated breath for the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case verdict which is now set to be pronounced on Saturday. (File Photo)
India has been waiting with bated breath for the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case verdict which is now set to be pronounced on Saturday. (File Photo)
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Ayodhya town, the ground zero of the controversy, has turned into a sea of khaki as security measures have been stepped up there along with many other towns and cities across Uttar Pradesh.(File Photo)
Ayodhya town, the ground zero of the controversy, has turned into a sea of khaki as security measures have been stepped up there along with many other towns and cities across Uttar Pradesh.(File Photo)
Babri Masjid, was dismantled by karsevaks on December 6, 1992. The dispute is over the ownership of the 2.77 acres of land where the mosque stood. (File Photo)
Babri Masjid, was dismantled by karsevaks on December 6, 1992. The dispute is over the ownership of the 2.77 acres of land where the mosque stood. (File Photo)
There are three key parties — The Nirmohi Akhara (manager of shrine), the UP Sunni Wakf Board (administrators of all wakfs) and Ram Lalla, the deity.
There are three key parties — The Nirmohi Akhara (manager of shrine), the UP Sunni Wakf Board (administrators of all wakfs) and Ram Lalla, the deity.
Hindu mythology says Lord Ram was born on the bank of Sarayu river in Ayodhya, identified with Ayodhya town of Faizabad district of present-day Uttar Pradesh. (File Photo)
Hindu mythology says Lord Ram was born on the bank of Sarayu river in Ayodhya, identified with Ayodhya town of Faizabad district of present-day Uttar Pradesh. (File Photo)
As a mark of Lord Ram's birthplace, as per Hindu beliefs, a temple was constructed there in the ancient era and was existing there since then. There are claims that Mughal emperor Babur razed the same temple in 1528 and built a mosque in its place. (File Photo)
As a mark of Lord Ram's birthplace, as per Hindu beliefs, a temple was constructed there in the ancient era and was existing there since then. There are claims that Mughal emperor Babur razed the same temple in 1528 and built a mosque in its place. (File Photo)
On the orders of the high court, the Archaeological Survey of India conducted a probe in 2003. In its report, the ASI said it found the presence of a huge temple-like structure with walls and pillars underneath the demolished mosque. The survey, however, was disputed by some of the ASI members who were part of the dig. (File Photo)
On the orders of the high court, the Archaeological Survey of India conducted a probe in 2003. In its report, the ASI said it found the presence of a huge temple-like structure with walls and pillars underneath the demolished mosque. The survey, however, was disputed by some of the ASI members who were part of the dig. (File Photo)
In September 2010, the Allahabad HC ruling trifurcated the disputed area among the three litigants. The inner courtyard (where the central dome stood before demolition) went to Ram Lalla. The Ram Chabutra and Sita Rasoi went to the Nirmohi Akhara. The Muslim side was left to take possession of the extra land in and around the structure. (File Photo)
In September 2010, the Allahabad HC ruling trifurcated the disputed area among the three litigants. The inner courtyard (where the central dome stood before demolition) went to Ram Lalla. The Ram Chabutra and Sita Rasoi went to the Nirmohi Akhara. The Muslim side was left to take possession of the extra land in and around the structure. (File Photo)
Ram Lalla wants the entire disputed land to be given to them and no part of the land should be given to Muslim parties or Nirmohi Akhar. (File Photo)
Ram Lalla wants the entire disputed land to be given to them and no part of the land should be given to Muslim parties or Nirmohi Akhar. (File Photo)
During the hearing, Nirmohi Akhara has sought directions to construct a Ram temple and wants the management rights of the premises to be given to them. (File Photo)
During the hearing, Nirmohi Akhara has sought directions to construct a Ram temple and wants the management rights of the premises to be given to them. (File Photo)
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