Today, on February 12, 2024, the Allahabad High Court postponed the hearing on a petition challenging the Varanasi district court’s decision to permit Hindu prayers in a basement area of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi until February 15. Earlier, according to the judicial decision, Hindu followers are now permitted to perform their religious rituals at ‘Vyas Ka Tekhana’, a section within the Gyanvapi Mosque that was previously inaccessible.
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PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court Today (12 Feb 2024) adjourned till February 15 the hearing on a plea challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.
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Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal passed the order on the appeal filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee, which looks after the affairs of the mosque adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
After hearing the counsels for the Muslim side-Punit Gupta and SFA Naqvi-at length, Justice Agrawal fixed February 15 as the date for further hearing in the matter on Naqvi’s request.
Previously, The Allahabad High Court on 07 Feb 2024 decided to continue hearing the matter pertaining to the Gyanvapi mosque dispute Today (February 12).
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The Allahabad High Court today heard the Muslim Committee’s plea challenging the Varanasi Court order in the Gyanvapi mosque case from 10 am. The Varanasi court had allowed regular worship to be conducted by a ‘pujari’ nominated by the Kashi Vishwanath temple trust and the petitioner who claimed his grandfather offered puja before the idols in the cellar up to December 1993.
Previously, Varanasi Court granted permission for Hindu worshippers to conduct prayers within the sealed underground section of the Gyanvapi mosque. According to the judicial ruling, Hindu followers are now authorized to perform their religious rituals at ‘Vyas Ka Tekhana’, a previously inaccessible area within the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.
The Gyanvapi Mosque dispute revolves around the Gyanvapi Mosque located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The mosque is situated near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The controversy stems from claims by some Hindu groups that the mosque was built on the site of a demolished Hindu temple. According to these groups, the mosque was constructed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century after destroying the original Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
The dispute has led to legal battles and tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities. Hindu organizations have demanded the demolition of the mosque and the reconstruction of the temple, while Muslim groups have opposed any such move.
The issue gained renewed attention in recent years with legal petitions filed in courts seeking to resolve the dispute. The dispute reflects broader tensions surrounding historical and religious sites in India and underscores the complexities of interfaith relations in the country.
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As the Allahabad High Court continues to navigate the complexities of this case, the directive against media engagement by involved parties underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring that judicial proceedings are conducted with the utmost integrity and without external influence.
The case, set against the backdrop of a historically and religiously sensitive site, remains a focal point of national interest, with its outcomes potentially setting significant precedents in the legal handling of religious and cultural disputes in India.
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