Gyanvapi Dispute
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Supreme Court refuses to stay order allowing Hindus to pray in sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque
The top court, however, said that the status quo at the complex should be maintained to ensure that both communities would be able to offer prayers.
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Gyanvapi case: Supreme Court to hear plea against order allowing temple restoration suit
The mosque management committee has argued that the petition is not maintainable as per the Places of Worship Act (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
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Allahabad High Court rejects plea against allowing Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi cellar
In January, the Varanasi district court had permitted Hindus to pray in the complex’s basement.
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Allahabad HC refuses to stay order allowing Hindus to pray in sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque
The mosque committee said that the ‘unseemly haste’ in starting prayers was aimed at foreclosing any attempt by the management to seek legal recourse.
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Hindus pray in Gyanvapi mosque complex hours after Varanasi court allows them to do so
The mosque managment committee on Thursday moved the Allahabad High Court accusing the Varanasi administration of acting in haste by offering prayers at night.
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Hindus allowed by court to pray in sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque
An archaeological survey report, which was made public by a court on January 25, said that a Hindu temple existed at the site.
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Hindu temple existed at the site of Gyanvapi mosque: ASI survey report
Sculptures of Hindu deities, among other carvings, suggest that the western wall of the mosque is the remaining part of the temple, the survey found.
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Gyanvapi mosque case: Varanasi court orders survey report to be made available to both sides
The survey was conducted to find out whether the mosque was built over a Hindu temple after an oval-shaped object was found on its premises in May 2022.
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Allahabad HC rejects pleas challenging suits by Hindus seeking right to worship in Gyanvapi mosque
The High Court also held that the civil suits filed by the Hindu petitioners are not barred by the Places of Worship Act.
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Gyanvapi mosque: Archaeological Survey submits survey report to Varanasi court
The Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee, which manages the mosque, has moved a plea seeking information about the survey.
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Varanasi court grants ASI ten more days to file Gyanvapi mosque survey report
The Archeological Survey of India is carrying out the survey to find out whether the mosque was built over a Hindu temple.
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Gyanvapi mosque: ASI again seeks extension to submit its survey report
This is the fifth time since September 2 that the central body has sought more time to file its scientific survey.
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