What did the Supreme Court order the State government to do in relation to the Babri Masjid in the 1990s?

To ensure the safety of the disputed site.

The Supreme Court ordered the State government to take care that the disputed site will not be endangered.

In December of 1992, the entities advocating for the construction of the temple orchestrated a Karseva, a term denoting the voluntary service extended by devotees, with the objective of erecting the Ram temple. The atmosphere had grown tense not only across the nation but also particularly in Ayodhya. At this juncture, the Supreme Court issued an order to the State government, urging them to ensure the safety of the disputed site. Nevertheless, on the 6th of December 1992, a multitude of individuals converged in Ayodhya from various corners of the country and proceeded to dismantle the mosque. This event triggered a series of confrontations between the Hindu and Muslim communities in numerous regions nationwide. Subsequently, the eruption of violence in Mumbai in January of 1993 marked the commencement of a persisting turmoil that lasted over a span of two weeks.