Babri Masjid demolition refers to the destruction of the 16th century mosque Babri Masjid located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. The mosque was demolished on 6 December 1992 by a large group of Hindu nationalists claiming that the mosque was built on the birthplace of Lord Ram, revered in Hinduism. The demolition led to large-scale communal riots and violence across India, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives.

The demolition of the Babri Masjid was a highly controversial and politically charged event in the history of India, which deeply divided communities along religious lines. This triggered a protracted legal battle over the ownership of the disputed site, with both Hindus and Muslims claiming it as their religious heritage.

In November 2019, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case. The court ruled in favor of the Hindu parties, allowing the construction of a Hindu temple at the disputed site and allocating alternative land for the construction of the mosque. The decision was aimed at resolving the long-standing dispute and promoting communal harmony in the country, although it remained a controversial issue for many.