Justice MS Liberhan, Babri Masjid Inquiry Head, Dies at 87

Justice MS Liberhan, who chaired the commission investigating the Babri Masjid demolition, has passed away at the age of 87. He was known for his report that concluded the demolition was a well-planned conspiracy.

4 Aug, 01:56 — 4 Aug, 07:02

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Why this matters

Justice MS Liberhan led the commission investigating the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid, a highly contentious event in Indian history that sparked widespread communal violence and remains a significant political and social issue. His report, which concluded the demolition was a planned conspiracy, was a landmark document in understanding the events surrounding the incident.

Key entitiesJustice MS Liberhan Babri Masjid Inquiry Commission Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association

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Justice MS Liberhan has died at the age of 87
He headed the commission that investigated the Babri Masjid demolition

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Justice MS Liberhan died on Sunday

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His last rites will be performed on Monday

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The Liberhan Commission took nearly 17 years and 43 extensions to deliver its report

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The Liberhan Commission delivered its report on June 30, 2009

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Justice Liberhan concluded the Babri Masjid demolition was a well-planned conspiracy

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The duration and extensions of the Liberhan Commission's work

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Justice Liberhan's conclusion that the Babri Masjid demolition was a well-planned conspiracy

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Details about his last rites and the statement from the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association President

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual29d ago

Justice Liberhan, who led Babri demolition probe panel, dies at 87

It took nearly 17 years and 43 extensions for the Liberhan Commission to deliver the report on June 30, 2009.

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ndtvMostly Factual29d ago

Justice MS Liberhan, Who Headed Babri Masjid Inquiry Commission, Dies At 87

Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association President Rohit Sud said Justice Liberhan died on Sunday. His last rites will be performed on Monday.

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First report: hindustan-times · 4 Aug, 01:56|Full coverage: 4 · 5h|Window: 5h

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hindustan-times4 Aug, 01:56First to report

Justice Liberhan, who led Babri demolition probe panel, dies at 87

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indian-express4 Aug, 03:21

Justice Liberhan called Babri Masjid demolition a well-planned conspiracy

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Times of India4 Aug, 06:04

Justice MS Liberhan, who probed Babri Masjid demolition, dies at 87

ndtv4 Aug, 07:02Latest update

Justice MS Liberhan, Who Headed Babri Masjid Inquiry Commission, Dies At 87

Story evolution

The initial narrative of reporting a death quickly shifted to providing context on the significance of his work and the findings of the commission he led.

Initial ReportingAug 4 early morning

Early reports confirm Justice Liberhan's death and his role in the Babri Masjid inquiry.

Adding ContextAug 4 morning

Later reports begin to add details about his findings and the commission's duration.

Justice MS Liberhan, Babri Masjid Inquiry Head, Dies at 87

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Justice Liberhan, who led Babri demolition probe panel, dies at 87

Justice MS Liberhan, Who Headed Babri Masjid Inquiry Commission, Dies At 87

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Justice Liberhan, who led Babri demolition probe panel, dies at 87

Justice Liberhan called Babri Masjid demolition a well-planned conspiracy

Justice MS Liberhan, who probed Babri Masjid demolition, dies at 87

Justice MS Liberhan, Who Headed Babri Masjid Inquiry Commission, Dies At 87

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