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.
The venue for this event is the Deshpran Sasmal Park in South Kolkata, a decision reached after initial objections from the State and subsequent negotiations. The court has stipulated that the event will occupy roughly half of the park and will run from 9 am to 6 pm, with a maximum of 60 participants. The […]