New Delhi: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court will take up the petition for postponing the Ayodhya verdict on Friday. Political activity is already gaining momentum with all sides appealing for calm.
The judgment day will be a crucial one in a 16-year-long wait for a verdict on who owns the land on which the Babri Masjid once stood. A three-judge special bench of the Lucknow court will take a final call on whether the judgment that has already been written, be deferred.
The bench has received three petitions seeking postponement of the verdict citing law and order problems and the impending Commonwealth Games.
It has called all the petitioners on Friday to also discuss whether an out of court settlement is still possible.
But both Hindu Mahasabha and Sunni Wakf board have already rejected that proposal.
In the meantime, within the central government, there is a sense of unease with the verdict, with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni asked the disputing parties to respect the judgement in the case.
"The Ayodhya verdict should be respected by all. The issue cannot be resolved unless all parties accept the verdict. The Government appeals to all sections of society to maintain peace and calm. People should look at this verdict as a decision by the court," said Soni in New Delhi on Thursday.
"The judgment is the outcome of a long judicial process. It should be treated with utmost respect. The judgment is one step ahead in the judicial process. In case any of parties feel further judicial consideration is required, further legal remedies are available. There should not be any attempt by people to provoke anyone. India is firmly on the path on inclusive growth. This is recognised by the world. We should not do anything to disrespect this," she said.
Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband also appealed to people to respect the verdict of the High Court on the Ayodhya title suit.
"We have full confidence in the judicial system of the country. We appeal to people to respect the verdict of the Court and maintain peace and communal harmony in the country," Seminary's deputy vice-chancellor Maulana Abdul Khalique Madrasi said.
Supporting the view of Deoband, Uttar Pradesh Imams' Organisation President Mufti Zulfikar Ali said, "We should respect the verdict and if any party is not satisfied with the judgement it could appeal to the Supreme Court."
The verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute will be announced at 3:30 pm on September 24 by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court. The Lucknow bench will deliver the judgement on the title suit and decide who owns the 2.77 acres of disputed land on which Babri Masjid stood.
A three-member bench comprising of Justice SU Khan, Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice DV Sharma has asked all the concerned parties to be present before the court on September 24.
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