CBI’s appeal in Babri mosque demolition case allowed, criminal conspiracy charge against LK Advani and other BJP leaders restored.
Two separate cases (in Lucknow and Raebareli) against LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti and unknown ‘kar sevaks’ in will be brought together in one trial.The trial court in Lucknow must complete the hearing in two years and deliver a verdict.
Kalyan Singh (who was the chief minister of UP in 1992) enjoys constitutional immunity as Rajasthan Governor and can be tried only after he leaves office.
Lucknow court should conduct trial in these cases on a day-to-day basis.
No party shall be granted adjournments without the sessions judge being satisfied of the reasons for it.CBI will have to ensure that at least one prosecution witness appears in trial court for recording of testimony.
Trial judge hearing the Babri mosque case shall not be transferred till the judgement is delivered.Lucknow trial court to commence proceedings in four weeks and there will be no ‘de novo’ (fresh) trial.
Order should be followed in letter and spirit and parties involved have the liberty to approach the top court if its directions are not followed.
