New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) Counsel for Ram Lala Virajman on Wednesday contended in the Supreme Court that even if there is no temple, no deity, the faith of the people of Ramjanmabhumi as birthplace is enough. The putting up of the idol gives further sanctity.
"If there is no temple, no deity, the faith of the people of Ramjanmabhumi as birthplace is enough. The putting up of the idol gives further sanctity," senior lawyer, C S Vaidyanathan, advocate for Ram Lala Virajman, told the Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.
Adverse possession
Mr Vaidyanathan submitted that the Janam Asthan is the deity. If the property itself is the deity, nobody can claim ownership of the land. Nobody can claim adverse possession on the basis of Babri Masjid
He contended that there was no adverse possession by Hindus on the basis of Babri Masjid being erected as Hindus have always expressed their desire to worship at the place.
The Supreme Court is hearing appeals against the September 2010 Allahabad High Court trifurcation of the disputed 2.7 acres into equal parts for Ram Lalla, Nirmohi Akhara and Sunni Wakf Board.
Counsel for Ram Lalla also referred to various scriptures, including Vedas and Puranas, which are proof that a Temple existed there at the site.
Scriptures
Mr Vaidyanathan also submitted that ancient scriptures and records also establish the existence of a Temple there.
Submissions would continue tomorrow at 1030 hrs before the bench which also comprises Justices S A Bobde, Ashok Bhushan, D Y Chandrachud and S Abdul Nazeer.
From August 6, the apex court has been hearing the case on a day-to-day basis, after the failure of mediation process in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case which has captured the attention of the nation.
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