On 4th March: The Allahabad High Court has instructed a Varanasi court to reach a verdict within eight weeks on the worship rights of a ‘shivling’ found in the Gyanvapi mosque. This follows a petition filed in 2022. Hindu and Muslim parties have differing views on the structure discovered during a court-authorized survey.
The Supreme Court’s directive to the Uttar Pradesh Government ensures timely payment to state-appointed advocates, aiming to prevent legal interventions for outstanding fees. Justices emphasized the need to discourage litigation for dues and reduce interest penalties. The government must settle payments within six weeks to avoid additional charges. The directive came in response to concerns about lawyer compensation.