The Ram Janmabhoomi verdict was not just a court judgment — it was a defining civilisational moment whose full story deserves to be told. This panel discussion marks the launch of the book The Case for Ram by Sridhar Portraju and Anirudh Sharma, bringing together senior advocates, media voices, and legal experts to decode the landmark Supreme Court case that concluded in 2019.
The panellists — including the second longest-serving Solicitor General of India — discuss what made this case unique: it went beyond courtrooms and social media to become a defining test of how India’s legal system handles disputes rooted in civilisational identity. The conversation explores the months of day-to-day hearings, the evidentiary preparation from both sides, the marshalling of archaeological and historical material, and why the proceedings themselves must be documented for future generations — since tomorrow’s public will only have access to the final judgment, not the extraordinary legal and historical journey that produced it.
About the Speakers:
Sridhar Potaraju – A Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. A key counsel in the Ram Janmabhoomi case, he played a notable role in presenting historical and archaeological evidence. He is the Co-Author of the book ‘Case of Ram – The Untold Insider’s Story’.
Anirudh Sharma – A practising Advocate-on-Record before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts and tribunals, and Co-Author of the book ‘Case of Ram – The Untold Insider’s Story’.
Tushar Mehta – The current Solicitor General of India (SG), the second-highest law officer in the country. Over the years, he has served as Additional Advocate-General of India, and since 2018 has been the Solicitor General — becoming one of the longest-serving incumbents in that role.
K.K. Muhammed – Noted archaeologist and former Regional Director of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). His expertise in archaeology and heritage studies has often been referenced in public discourse on the restoration and preservation of India’s ancient monuments.
Guru KrishanKumar – A Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. He has appeared in important constitutional and heritage-related litigations.
Moderator :
Tarun Nangia – Journalist, Media Professional
