The plea had challenged section 4(2) of the Act that barred proceedings to change the religious character, besides ...

The law prohibits conversion of any place of worship and provides for the maintenance of the religious character of any place ...

The 16th-century Babri mosque was demolished in 1992 by Hindu mobs who believe Ram, one of Hinduism’s most revered deity, was born at the exact spot.

The 16th-century Babri mosque was demolished in 1992 by Hindu mobs who believe Ram, one of Hinduism’s most revered deity, was born at the exact spot. The Seattle Times does not append comment ...