, Dec. 6 -- The Calcutta High Court on Friday declined to step in amid a growing dispute over the foundation-laying of a Babri Masjid replica in West Bengal's Murshidabad district.

The bench, led by acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul, said it is the state government's responsibility to maintain law and order, according to a PTI report.

The ceremony, scheduled for December 6 at Beldanga, is being spearheaded by Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir, who has since been suspended by the party for moving ahead with the plan.

The date also marks the anniversary of the Babri Masjid's demolition by the BJP-lead India government in Ayodhya, where a Ram Temple was built following a Supreme Court verdict.

The West Bengal government told the court i...