The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) declined to halt the Varanasi court’s decision permitting Hindu groups to conduct worship in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi Mosque. CJI Chandrachud led bench, directed both parties to maintain the status quo, allowing both communities to engage in religious prayers. Apex court also sought response of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees on the plea of the mosque management committee.
Today (1st April): The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling on the Gyanvapi Mosque case, which allows Hindu prayers in the mosque’s southern cellar. The committee managing the mosque filed the plea against the High Court’s decision, prompting a thorough examination of arguments from both sides.
The Supreme Court of India Yesterday (March 12th), highlighted the importance of renovating historical monuments, citing the successful restoration projects at Sunder Nursery and Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi by the Archaeological Survey of India. The court emphasized the delicate balance between preservation and improvement, acknowledging the necessity and positive outcomes of appropriate renovation work, while ensuring that the fundamental characteristics of the monuments are not altered. This nuanced approach reflects the complexities involved in maintaining and enhancing heritage sites.