Today, On 4th July, In the Gyanvapi case, the Allahabad High Court deferred the hearing on the ASI survey of the wuzukhana area, excluding the Shiva Linga, and listed the matter for the next hearing on August 6.
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Today, On 19th October, the civil court in Varanasi reviewed the 32-year-old Gyanvapi complex case, with the Muslim side presenting arguments. The court scheduled the next hearing for October 25, where a ruling may be announced. The Hindu side seeks an Archaeological Survey of India to validate claims about the site.
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 until February 15. The dispute, rooted in claims of a demolished Hindu temple, has sparked legal battles and tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities in India.
The Allahabad High Court is currently hearing the Gyanvapi mosque dispute, with the Muslim side challenged to prove their possession of the mosque’s southern cellar in 1993. The court’s directive against media engagement highlights its commitment to integrity. The case is of national interest and could set significant legal precedents for religious and cultural disputes in India.
In the Gyanvapi mosque case, a Hindu plaintiff urges the Supreme Court to allow a scientific survey of an alleged ‘Shivling’. They emphasize the need for a detailed investigation and propose the removal of modern structures to facilitate the survey. This plea holds significance for India’s cultural and religious heritage and could set a precedent for similar cases.