M Siddiq (D) Thr Lrs vs Mahant Suresh Das & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the ownership dispute over a 1500 square yard land in Ayodhya, significant to both Hindus and Muslims, under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The Court held that the Act preserves the religious character of places of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947, thereby affirming the Hindu claim to the site as the birthplace of Lord Ram while also recognizing the historical significance of the Babri Masjid. The judgment emphasized the need for maintaining communal harmony and the importance of historical context in adjudicating religious disputes.