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Allahabad HC defers Gyanvapi Mosque survey pleas to Feb 2025

The decision follows a Supreme Court directive issued on December 12 (Sourced)
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 08:26 AM IST

Remark made in court an observation: Ex-CJI

Justice Chandrachud was referring to an observation by him in May 2022 while hearing the matter relating to conduct of survey in the premises of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Wazukhana inside Gyanvapi mosque: Allahabad HC adjourns hearing of plea seeking ASI survey

In the revision petition, it has been said that the ASI survey of the “wazukhana” area is necessary so that the religious character of the entire property could be determined. (For Representation)
Published on Dec 02, 2024 10:24 PM IST

A Pandora’s box that the Supreme Court has opened

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The danger right now is a slew of copycat petitions across India in local courts pushing for a redetermination of the nature of a particular place of worship (PTI)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:30 AM IST

Ex-HC judge to head Sambhal violence probe panel; file report in two months

Four people were killed in the violence in Sambhal. (PTI)
Published on Nov 29, 2024 08:55 AM IST

'Ask courts to not open doors to new disputes': Muslim body to CJI on Ajmer row

People outside the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Shrine of Moinuddin Chishti, in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Published on Nov 28, 2024 10:43 PM IST

SC to decide on maintainability of Gyanvapi case under 1991 act

The Gyanvapi mosque dispute stems from claims by Hindu devotees that the mosque was built atop a pre-existing Hindu temple. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 06:02 AM IST

Varanasi court rejects plea for additional ASI survey at Gyanvapi complex

An Aerial view shows Gyanvapi mosque, left, and Kashiviswanath temple on the banks of the river Ganges in Varanasi (AP File)
Published on Oct 25, 2024 07:15 PM IST

Gyanvapi wazukhana survey: Allahabad HC asks petitioner to file affidavit

The court fixed October 1, 2024 for the next hearing in the case. (For Representation)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:18 AM IST

Plea for additional ASI survey of Gyanvapi: Next hearing on Sept 23

An Aerial view shows Gyanvapi mosque, left, and Kashiviswanath temple on the banks of the river Ganges in Varanasi (AP File)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:26 AM IST

Court dismisses revision plea seeking case registration against SP, AIMIM chiefs

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. (File)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 09:42 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath says ‘unfortunate to call Gyanvapi a mosque’, SP reacts

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 06:25 PM IST

Hindu side completes submission, requests court to allow additional survey of Gyanvapi

In his plea and submission, Rastogi prayed to the court to direct the director general, ASI, to do a scientific survey of the entire Gyanvapi compound, existing on settlement plot number 9130, by using archaeological methods, ground penetrating radar (GPR), geo-radiology system and by excavation or extraction work. (File Photo)
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:40 AM IST

Gyanvapi judge claims receiving death threats from international numbers: Report

Gyanvapi mosque, which sits beside the Kashi Vishwanath temple, is seen from a distance in Varanasi. (Reuters)
Published on Apr 25, 2024 10:08 AM IST

Next hearing on plea seeking survey of closed Gyanvapi cellars on April 19

The plea was filed in February. (For Representation)
Published on Apr 12, 2024 08:22 PM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi reacts to SC refusing to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad.
Published on Apr 01, 2024 10:15 PM IST

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

The court directed the status quo on the site shall not be disturbed without any further order. (ANI)
Published on Apr 01, 2024 04:26 PM IST

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque

The Gyanvapi Mosque complex. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 05:44 PM IST

Plea for survey of closed Gyanvapi cellars: Rejoinder to AIMC’s objections filed, next hearing on April 11

Rakhi Singh, the main plaintiff in the “Rakhi Singh and Others Vs State of UP and others”, filed the rejoinder through counsel Saurabh Tiwari, Manbahadur Singh and advocate Anupam Dwivedi. (FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 05:54 AM IST

Ajmer Dargah demands action against man who made 'Shiva Temple' claim

Ajmer: Muslim devotees take part in a religious procession during the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Sharif Dargah in January.
Published on Feb 28, 2024 06:39 PM IST

Varanasi Court to hear revision plea challenging maintainability of Kiran Singh’s suit on March 18

The Gyanvapi Mosque complex as seen from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple (PTI (File))
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:34 AM IST

HC dismisses appeal against allowing Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi’s southern cellar

The Gyanvapi Mosque complex. (PTI)
Published on Feb 26, 2024 10:42 AM IST

Gyanvapi mosque: Hindu puja to continue in cellar as Allahabad HC dismisses plea

A priest offers prayers at 'Vyas Ji Ki Tehkhana' after the Varanasi court's judgment to allow Hindu devotees to worship inside the sealed basement of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, in Varanasi
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 11:46 AM IST

AIMC plea on Gyanvapi cellar: HC to deliver verdict on Feb 26

The Gyanvapi Mosque complex as seen from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. (PTI (File))
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 10:41 PM IST

Ajmer Dargah chief says solve Gyanvapi, Mathura disputes ‘out of court’

People rest on the stairs of a temple adjacent to the Gyanvapi mosque in the holy city of Varanasi on February 16, 2024.
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 04:07 PM IST

Man held for ‘insulting’ Varanasi judge, released later

Gyanvapi Mosque (PTI)
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 08:12 AM IST

From confluence to conflict: When archaeological digs, history and faith collide

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An ancient Buddhist site in Sarnath near Varanasi, The first ASI excavation at Varanasi began at the older and nearby site of Sarnath in 1905.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 11:28 PM IST