On Monday (26th February): The Allahabad High Court ruled that the 1993 state directive halting Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque cellar was illegal. A bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal further observed that prima facie, it was illegal on the part of the Uttar Pradesh government to stop these Hindu prayers by way of an oral order […]
The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by the Gyanvapi Mosque committee contesting the Varanasi Court’s decision permitting Hindu prayers in the ‘Vyas Tehkhana’. The case, which revolves around possession and religious rights, highlights the delicate balance between religious freedom and property laws. The judgment’s outcome is anticipated to have significant implications.
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 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.
A Hindu party seeks an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque’s cellars to establish its religious significance, highlighting the ongoing dispute with the Muslim community. The petitioner advocates for modern methods to access blocked cellars without damaging the mosque’s structure, reflecting the broader quest for historical truth and religious reconciliation in India.
A Varanasi court has ordered Hindu rituals to be performed in the Gyanvapi Mosque’s southern cellar. The decision mandates the creation of a conducive environment for these practices within seven days, reflecting the broader religious and cultural debates in India. The court’s directive has significant implications for the country’s religious and social landscape.
A Turning Point in India’s Historical Religious Dispute: Gyanvapi Mosque Case New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India, on January 16, 2024, in a significant development, addressed the contentious Gyanvapi mosque case, instructing the Hindu women plaintiffs to file a formal application for an archaeological survey of a sealed section within the mosque. This direction […]
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently approached the Varanasi court with a significant plea concerning the Gyanvapi survey report. The ASI has requested an extension of four weeks before making the survey findings public, a move that has drawn attention in legal and historical circles. Also read-Allahabad High Court Reserves Judgment In High-Profile […]
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 […]
In the ongoing Gyanvapi mosque case, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, has deferred the hearing to December 1, 2023, due to time constraints. This case, which has garnered significant attention, involves the mosque management committee’s challenge against the Varanasi court’s survey order and the maintainability of lawsuits concerning […]