SC delivers Ayodhya judgment.

The Supreme Court has delivered the much-awaited verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case today, i.e. on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi finished the hearing in the long-standing dispute on October 16.

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Justice Gogoi had said he would deliver the verdict before he retires on November 17. Other judges of the bench are Justices SA Bobde, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and SW Abdul Nazeer.

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Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates:

Now as a society, every Indian has to work by giving priority to his duty, his duty. Harmony, our unity, our peace, is very important for the development of the country: PM

This decision of the Supreme Court has brought a new dawn for us. This controversy may have affected many generations, but after this decision, we have to make a resolution that now a new generation will start building a new India: PM

No place of fear, bitterness, negativity in new India: PM Modi

Today, with the decision on Ayodhya, this date of November 9 has also given us a lesson to move forward together. Today's message is to add - to join and to live together: PM

The Supreme Court has shown strong will behind this decision. And therefore, the judges of the country, the courts and our judicial system deserve acclaim: PM Modi

Today is also a golden chapter in the history of the judiciary of India. During the hearing on this subject, the Supreme Court heard everyone, listened very patiently and gave a unanimous decision: PM Modi

After the verdict, the way every class, every community, people of every sect, whole country has accepted it with open heart, it reflects the archaic culture, traditions and sense of harmony of India: PM

Today, the Supreme Court has ruled on an important case that has a history of hundreds of years behind it. The whole country wished that the matter should be heard in the court every day, which took place, and today the decision has arrived: PM

PM Modi begins address to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 6 PM this evening: PMO

12:25 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Zafaryab Jilani, All India Muslim Personal Law Board: Respect the verdict but the judgement is not satisfactory. There should be no demonstration of any kind anywhere on it. #AyodhyaJudgment pic.twitter.com/g956DuJ5sB — ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019

11:17 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

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There has been extensive nature of worship by Hindus in the outer courtyards, there was also no abandonment of the site by Muslims and there was no cessation of Namaz, says SC.

11:15 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

A suitable plot of 5 acres must be granted to Sunni Waqf Board to set up a Mosque. The disputed land at Ayodhya must be given to a Board of Trustees for construction of #RamMandir. Centre to formulate scheme within 3 months.

11:03 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Section 144 of CrPC imposed in Mumbai city till 11 am tomorrow.

10:52 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

The claim of Nirmohi Akhara is only of management. Nirmohi Akhara is not a Shabait, rules Supreme Court

10:47 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

The Babri Masjid was not built on vacant land, the Supreme Court said, acknowledging that the structure was not Islamic structure. CJI said Archeological Survey of India (ASI) findings cant be disputed. Law committed to protecting all faiths, said CJI.

10:42 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

CJI Ranjan Gogoi says he will take 30 minutes to deliver the judgement in the Ayodhya case.

10:36 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

The judges have quashed the plea by Shia Central Board of Waqf, rules only Sunni Waqf board represents Muslims in the Ayodhya case.

10:28 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Chief Justice-designate Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice SA Nazeer have reached the Supreme Court to deliver the judgement in Ayodhya land dispute case, which will be announced shortly.

10:20 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Supreme Court restricts the entry of people in court premises, no fresh pass is issued to allow people to enter the courtroom to witness pronouncement of judgement in Ayodhya case. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has reached the Supreme Court

10:15 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Cyber and media cell set up in Gautam Buddha Nagar to monitor WhatsApp, FB and Twitter ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

10:07 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Also Read: UP Police keeps tight vigil on social media, Section 144 in place in all districts

Home Minister Amit Shah calls a high-level security meeting at his residence. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Chief, Arvind Kumar, and other senior officials to attend the meeting.

8:48 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Security personnel outside Supreme Court ahead of the verdict in #Ayodhya land case; Section 144 is imposed in the area

Delhi: Security personnel outside Supreme Court ahead of verdict in #Ayodhya land case; Section 144 is imposed in the area pic.twitter.com/AAJobFb9KR — ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019

8:39 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

UP DGP: Paramilitary forces have been deployed in Ayodhya, aerial surveillance is being done. Intelligence machinery has been geared up, random checks are also taking place. An ADG rank officer has been deployed in Ayodhya to keep an eye on operations.

UP DGP: Paramilitary forces have been deployed in Ayodhya, aerial surveillance is being done. Intelligence machinery has been geared up, random checks are also taking place. An ADG rank officer has been deployed in Ayodhya to keep an eye on operations. #AyodhyaVerdict https://t.co/KHWdqpKAAF — ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019

7:56 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari: We have full faith in our judiciary. I appeal to all to accept the Supreme Court's verdict and maintain peace.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari: We have full faith in our judiciary. I appeal to all to accept Supreme Court's verdict and maintain peace. #AyodhaVerdict pic.twitter.com/rQNfPs08d1 — ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019

7:34 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Mahant Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of the makeshift Ram temple in #Ayodhya: I appeal to all to respect the Supreme Court verdict and maintain peace. Prime Minister has rightly said that the Ayodhya verdict will not be anyone’s loss or victory.

Mahant Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of the makeshift Ram temple in #Ayodhya: I appeal to all to respect the Supreme Court verdict and maintain peace. Prime Minister has rightly said that the Ayodhya verdict will not be anyone’s loss or victory. pic.twitter.com/qCRyLg4ccl — ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019

6:34 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Ayodhya: Security outside Hanuman Garhi Mandir.

Ayodhya: Security outside Hanuman Garhi Mandir. Supreme Court will pronounce #AyodhyaVerdict today. pic.twitter.com/pbB3AlM7w2 — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 9, 2019

6:27 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Police personnel deployed outside the residence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi.

Delhi: Police personnel deployed outside the residence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi. Supreme Court will pronounce #AyodhyaVerdict today. pic.twitter.com/J2t3L4K3FA — ANI (@ANI) November 9, 2019

5:22 IST Wednesday, 9 November 2019

Delhi: Latest visuals from outside Supreme Court, ahead of the pronouncement of #AyodhyaVerdict by the apex court.

Delhi: Latest visuals from outside Supreme Court, ahead of the pronouncement of #AyodhyaVerdict by the apex court. pic.twitter.com/tTeYuZpySf — ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2019

The judgement has long been anticipated owing to the highly charged and sensitive nature of the issue. Because of the volatile subject matter regarding the Ayodhya title dispute, earlier on Friday, Gogoi met Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and other senior police officials over preparedness ahead of probable Ayodhya verdict.

The 16th-century Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6, 1992.