Justice M.S. Liberhan, Head of Babri Masjid Inquiry, Dies at 87
Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, former Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh and Madras High Courts and head of the commission investigating the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, died at 87 in Chandigarh. He began his legal career in 1964 and served on the Punjab and Haryana High Court before his elevation. The Liberhan Commission, one of India's longest-running inquiries, concluded the demolition was premeditated. He was respected for his judicial integrity and mentorship, with his cremation held in Chandigarh attended by family and colleagues.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (61/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 2 Aug, 05:28 pm. Other outlets followed.