ThePrint TutTheClutter: Babri Masjid demolition anniversary: Court verdict that found nobody guilty& how the case played out
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Dec 6, 2025 On this significant anniversary, the discussion dives into the controversial acquittal of all accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case by a CBI court. The complexities of the prosecution's evidence over 28 years are highlighted, alongside the intricacies of two FIRs and parallel trials. Delays and legal challenges shaped the case's trajectory, culminating in a Supreme Court verdict identifying the demolition as an egregious violation. Despite this, procedural hurdles left the case without criminal convictions, raising poignant questions about justice.
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Prosecution Controls Criminal Outcomes
- Criminal trials depend entirely on the quality of evidence the prosecution presents to the trial court.
- Shekhar Gupta emphasizes that judges are constrained by the evidence produced by the CBI over 28 years.
Two Parallel FIRs And Named Leaders
- Two FIRs were registered after the demolition: one against unnamed kar sevaks and one against eight named leaders.
- The eight accused included LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Kalyan Singh and their trials moved through different courts over years.
Article 142 Fixed A Time‑Bound Trial
- The Supreme Court used Article 142 to combine cases and set a time‑bound special court with tenure protection.
- This aimed to prevent endless delays from transfers, judge changes, and interlocutory orders.