In particular, he challenges the translation of an 1865 grant that allegedly mentions Babur's grant. Vaidyanathan also sought to dispute the reliability of documents relied upon by the Sunni Waqf Board. He disputed the claim on all three planks. Senior advocate Vaidyanathan, who also represents the Shri Ram Virajman, argued that the Sunni Waqf Board is claiming title on the basis of three alternate scenarios: (i) grant and dedication by Emperor Babur (ii) dedication by long use (iii) adverse possession. Parasaran argued that the “burden of proof” to show it has the title rested with the Sunni Waqf Board. Citing the High Court judgment, he says only a properly appointed “Mutwalli” can manage the mosque. He said the Sunni Waqf Board cannot claim management rights over the Babri Masjid. He argued that the Sunni Waqf Board can only claim “management rights”, and not the “title” to the disputed land, because the “predominant purpose of the site is worship”. According to him, Sunni Waqf Board could not claim a “continuing cause of action”, as its pleading was only on “continuing injury”. Parasaran repeated his claim that the Sunni Waqf Board's suit is barred by time limitation. Parasaran, on behalf of Ram Lalla, was allowed to give specific and succinct counters to Dhavan’s main contentions. On Monday, Rajeev Dhavan had concluded his arguments for the Sunni Waqf Board. The verdict will be announced as promised by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi before his retirement in what has been described as a dispute between “civilization identity” and an “existential question”. The five judges on the Constitutional Bench will now have to start dictating their final judgment, to be delivered on November 4 - after the Diwali recess. Thursday, October 17, is the D-Day as far as talking is concerned. This week is the last opportunity for the senior advocates to summarize the key points they had put forth at great length over the course of last two months of fast-track hearings in the historic case. Vaidyanathan on behalf of the Deity, 60 minutes for Rajeev Dhavan representing the Sunni Wafq Board and another 45 minutes each for four other counsel. The remaining time allotted for last-ditch arguments in the marathon hearings is - 45 minutes for C. The Ayodhya hearings have reached the climax. Lawyers on all sides no longer have days - It is now just a matter of hours. Ayodhya: Just Hours Left For Final Arguments Raman Swamy
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