Evidentiary value of archaeological evidence: Judicial approach of the Supreme Court of India with special reference to M. Siddiq (Dead) through legal representative vs. Mahant Suresh Das (1 SCC 1)

Ram Janmbhoomi (birth place of Lord Rama) is the most controversial dispute independent India. The was existing in pre-independence era but after independence has changed direction and condition Indian political system. There claim that mosque built demolition temple. This so intense it brought incident 1992. After suit filed from both side: Muslim Hindu. decision apex court on civil came 27 years. took cognizance Archaeological Survey India (ASI) report to decide parties. paper aims give a brief background Ramjanmbhoomi dispute; explore evidentiary value expert opinion; whether archaeology science or art; evaluate archaeological prepared by ASI through evacuation judgement.