Section 144 Imposed In Ayodhya As Supreme Court Nears Verdict In Case | Read

Prohibitory orders under Section 144, which bans the assembly of four or more persons, have been issued in Ayodhya as the hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi - Babri Masjid land dispute enters its final leg today. The order, which came into effect late on Saturday night extends to December 10 and was passed "in anticipation of verdict in Ayodhya land case" and "considering safety and security of Ayodhya". The Supreme Court will resume proceedings on the 38th day of the case after a week-long Dussehra break, with a verdict due before November 17 - the day Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi demits office.