Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, February 24 – The Allahabad High Court has postponed the hearing of a petition seeking an additional survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The decision to adjourn the case was taken in light of a directive from the Supreme Court, which has instructed courts across India not to issue any orders related to lawsuits concerning religious places.
Today(on 19th March),The Varanasi district court has scheduled a hearing for April 11th to address a plea aiming to restrict Muslim activities on the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. This decision follows permission for Hindu prayers in the same area. Concerns about the cellar’s structural integrity and the potential risks of Muslim activities have been raised.
In a significant development concerning the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sought an additional 15 days to submit its comprehensive survey report. This request was made to the Varanasi District Court, which had previously set a deadline of November 17 for the submission of the report. Also read- […]
The Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath case has taken a new turn as the Varanasi district court recently ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises. This decision comes in the backdrop of claims made by Hindu devotees, who approached the civil court asserting their right to worship inside the […]
