Babri Masjid Demolition: Injustice to the Justice System
The verdict in the Babri Masjid demolition case has been delivered on predictable lines. When the Supreme Court ordered earlier in favour of the construction of the Ram Mandir on the site where the Masjid once stood, it offered a whiff of what it is to be expected in the demolition conspiracy case.
Strangely, the Supreme Court, while allowing the construction of the temple, held that the demolition of the Masjid was a criminal act. Constitutional experts then pointed out several incongruencies in the order. If the Babri Masjid demolition, termed as a major criminal act, had not taken place, it would have been impossible for the Supreme Court to allow the construction of the Ram Mandir. If the Babri Masjid was not demolished, the judiciary should have first ordered its demolition as it was only then that the construction of Ram Mandir would have been possible. Having allowed the construction of the Ram Mandir at the same place where the illegal act took place, it is almost as if the highest court has covertly approved the demolition. With this, investigations against the accused in the act of demolition totally lost its significance. The order of the CBI Special Court on Wednesday is then only a parody of the justice system.
One point must be considered. The events that took place on December 6, 1992 was not just about the demolition of a mosque but about demolishing the country’s justice system. Only after obtaining an assurance from the organizers to the Supreme Court that no untoward incident would take place at the site, were they allowed entry. But the organizers did not keep their promise. By demolishing the Babri Masjid, the miscreants dealt a death blow to the legal system and the Constitution. Therefore, all leaders who were responsible for organizing the programme stand incriminated in the act of demolition. By ensuring that they are punished, the justice system should have provided itself justice. If it is not able to provide justice when it suffered injustice, how can it provide justice to the aggrieved in the country? Such questions are now being raised by people after the Babri Masjid demolition case verdict.
Even now, the court has not said that a crime has not been committed. It is only saying that there is no clear evidence about who committed the act. By stating that the day’s event was not pre-planned, the court is trying to take refuge in the sentiments of the people to protect the accused. The court has also said that the evidence against the accused is not adequate and has expressed helplessness that the audio and video transcripts provided by the CBI cannot prove the truth. “The audio is not clear”, it said. “Anti-social elements have demolished the Masjid and the accused leaders have tried to stop it”, it said and has covertly given them the title of ‘Protectors of Babri Masjid.’
The accused have been acquitted because the court has not been convinced that Advani’s Rath Yatra and the subsequent political programmes were responsible for the gathering of people in such large numbers in the site and for the demolition of the disputed site. What then was Advani trying to sow in the minds of the people as part of the Rath Yatra? What was the reason for the blood bath during Rath Yatra? Is the court then saying that Advani was trying his best to stop the ‘Babri Masjid demolition’ through his Rath Yatra?
The court has said that ‘the audio is not clear.’ There could be two reasons for this. One could be some technical problem in the audio and video tape. The other could be the court’s own inability to see what is in it. It is still not clear which of these reasons is responsible for the ‘lack of clarity in the audio.’ But, it is true that people gathered in such large numbers only after listening to the speeches of those who encouraged the demolition of the Babri Masjid. The court has termed those who demolished the Masjid as ‘miscreants’ but has chosen to be innocent about those who organized the people in the Babri Masjid site. Why did the miscreants who were in the midst of devotees demolish the Babri Masjid and how did they do it? Did they do it using bare hands, or did they demolish the walls with their feet? It would not have been possible to demolish it without strong weapons. The media had reported that huge bulldozers had worked for the demolition of the historical structure. If the act was not pre-meditated, how did the weapons reach the place? A senior Home Ministry official had stated that the demolition was pre-planned as the structure was demolished within five hours. It seems that the court could not hear his voice also clearly. Moreover, the speeches of people who participated in the programme were not the sole provocateur in the demolition of Babri Masjid. For nearly a decade, programmes had been held under the leadership of Advani. The constant conspiracies of divisive forces against the country and the Constitution resulted in the demolition of the Babri Masjid. All the leaders who were present at the site on that day are therefore accused. It seems, therefore, the CBI special court not only could not hear but also had a problem with its sight.
There appears to be a possibility of appealing against the order. But people who file the appeal could be faced with a possibility of having to prove the existence of Babri Masjid at the site. Even if that were to be proved, there is no guarantee of getting justice because then it would be inevitable for them to prove the existence of a Constitution in the country. The Constitution was wrecked twice – once in the hands of the miscreants and then in the hands of the judiciary. Sadly, it was wrecked by those who should have protected it.
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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
