Archive · 6 Dec 2025
AMU Dismisses Students' Babri Masjid Verdict Discussion
Some students at Aligarh Muslim University wanted to have a discussion about a court decision from 2019 regarding the Babri Masjid.
They planned an event called 'Reading the Babri Verdict' on the day that marks 33 years since the Babri Masjid was demolished.
The university said they didn't ask for permission, but the students said they did and it was denied.
The university sent staff to make sure everything stayed calm.
The event didn't happen as planned.
Students' Collective at AMU planned a discussion on the 2019 Babri Masjid verdict.
The event was scheduled for December 6, coinciding with the 33rd anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.
Organizers claimed they applied for permission, which was denied without reason.
University authorities stated no prior permission was sought and a social media post prompted their action.
Proctorial staff visited the venue to ensure normalcy on campus.
- Who
- Students' Collective at Aligarh Muslim University
- What
- Organized a discussion on the 2019 Babri Masjid verdict
- When
- December 6, 2023 (33rd anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition)
- Where
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus
- Why
- To discuss the legal, constitutional, and sociological implications of the verdict
- Event
- Reading the Babri Verdict
- Organizers
- Students' Collective
- Date
- December 6, 2023 (33rd anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition)
- Location
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus
- Permission Status
- Denied (alleged by organizers), Not sought (claimed by university)
- University Response
- Proctorial staff visited to maintain normalcy