Today, On 13th September, A Varanasi court rejected a plea to repair Vyas Ji Ka Tehkhana in the Gyanvapi mosque complex due to insufficient grounds. The site is central to a legal dispute between Hindu and Muslim communities. Ongoing worship activities and concerns about the safety of the structure have added to the complexity of the case, which is being examined by the Supreme Court.
Today, On 11th September, in the Gyanvapi case, the Hindu side requested court permission for an Archaeological Survey of India excavation at the disputed site, aiming to uncover evidence of its religious history. The court will assess this request amid the ongoing legal dispute with the Muslim community. This case centers on the claim that a mosque was built atop an ancient Hindu temple, sparking a heated legal battle.
Today, On 4th September, a Varanasi court scheduled the next hearing for September 6 regarding the Gyanvapi case and ASI survey plea. The Hindu side claims the original location of the Jyotirlinga is beneath the mosque’s central dome. The court’s decision could set a precedent for future religious disputes. The Gyanvapi mosque was built on the remains of a Hindu temple. Hindu prayers in the mosque’s southern cellar are being led by a priest appointed by the Kashi Vishwanath temple trust. The Muslim side challenges the petitioner’s claims during the trial court proceedings.
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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 Hindu party today has filed a petition to halt access to the terrace of ‘Vyas Ji Ka Tehkhana’ in the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi due to safety concerns. This comes after a recent ruling granting permission for Hindu rituals in the complex’s southern cellar, leading to ongoing legal and religious tensions.
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 Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee has taken the dispute over Hindu worship within the Gyanvapi mosque to the Supreme Court, challenging a district judge’s ruling. The conflict stems from differing historical claims, with the outcome expected to impact broader religious and heritage discourse in India. This legal battle reflects complex intersections of history, religion, and law.