The Allahabad High Court rejected a plea filed by Muslim parties challenging a Varanasi court order allowing Hindu prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi Mosque. This decision is part of a civil court case disputing the religious nature of the Gyanvapi compound, with conflicting claims about historical possession and the demolition of an ancient temple.
The Varanasi District Court is set to address a Hindu plea for an ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque basements, impacting worship activities and seeking insight into its historical and religious significance. The postponement of the hearing is influenced by anticipation of a related hearing at the Allahabad High Court, set for February 12. The legal contention revolves around orders impacting the use of the mosque’s cellar and the plea for an ASI survey.
The Allahabad High Court has made a significant ruling in the long-standing dispute involving the Gyanvapi Mosque and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The court rejected all petitions filed by the Muslim side, including those by the Sunni Central Waqf Board and Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which challenged the Hindus’ plea to worship at […]
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee (AIMC) against the transfer of the Gyanvapi mosque case from one bench to another within the Allahabad High Court. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, succinctly concluded the […]