Babri demolition : Court frames conspiracy charges against Advani, Uma Bharti and others

The date for the trial to begin is yet to be announced.

Besides Advani, 89, the other accused include Union Minister Uma Bharti, Murli Manohar Joshi, Vinay Katiyar, VHP’s Vishnu Hari Dalmia, Ram Vilas Vedanto, Sadhvi Ritambara, Mahant Nritya Gopaldas, Mahant Dharamdas, Champat Rai and Satish Pradhan-all representing either the BJP or some Hindu religious organisation.

Earlier, the court had  granted the accused bail  personal bond of Rs. 50,000 each.

The leaders were summoned to the court to frame charges against them.

They had pleaded with the court to exempt them from personal appearance but the court denied their request on May 25.

However, according to reports, after the trial begins, Advani will not have to make personal appearance on every occasion.

This was the first time they appeared before the court after the apex court quashed the Allahabad High Court judgement that had dropped charges of criminal conspiracy against them.

Apart from Advani, all other accused also appeared before the court.

The Supreme Court had last month allowed restoration of conspiracy charges against the  BJP leaders,  making them to face trial.

Before being implicated in conspiracy behind the demolition of Babri masjid, these leaders were only facing a trial for making provocative speeches from a platform near the mosque before it was pulled down by the volunteers owing allegiance to Hindutva forces.preme Court has asked the special court to frame fresh charges against Advani and a dozen other leaders within one month and deliver its verdict within two years.