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SC declines stay on hindu prayers at Gyanvapi Mosque's southern cellar

April 1, 2024, 04:00 PM - 2 min read

The SC on Monday declined to halt Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque's southern cellar, maintaining status quo on Muslim namaz offerings. The court asked for responses from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees and the priest by April 30, following the mosque committee's plea against the Allahabad HC's ruling.

SC to hear Gyanvapi committee's plea against allowing puja in cellar tomorrow

March 31, 2024, 04:18 PM - 2 min read

The plea is filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee, responsible for looking out the affairs of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, challenging the HC's February 26 decision.

An aerial view of the Gyanvapi mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.

Varanasi Court sets April 11 for hearing Gyanvapi mosque basement plea

March 19, 2024, 04:58 PM - 2 min read

Earlier, on January 31, the district court had granted permission for a Hindu priest nominated by the Kashi Vishwanath temple trust to conduct prayers before the idols in the southern cellar of the mosque.

Victory for tradition: Allahabad High Court upholds Varanasi 'Puja' order

February 26, 2024, 11:59 AM - 2 min read

In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Gyanvapi Mosque committee, thereby upholding the Varanasi Court's order permitting 'Puja' in the 'Vyas Tehkhana' of the mosque premises. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle surrounding religious rituals within the Gyanvapi Mosque complex.

Police personnel in front of the controversial Gyanvapi Mosque. File Photo.

Allahabad HC delays hearing on plea against Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi Mosque cellar

February 7, 2024, 02:04 PM - 2 min read

The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, overseeing the mosque near Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple, filed the petition last Friday opposing a Varanasi court's decision allowing prayers in the southern cellar.

The Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Varanasi Court sets Feb 15 date for plea seeking ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque basements

February 6, 2024, 04:19 PM - 2 min read

The petitioner, Rakhi Singh, a founding member of Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, emphasised the necessity of uncovering "secret cellars" and to reveal the truth behind them.

Muslims come out of Gyanvapi mosque after offering prayers amid tight security in Varanasi.

Gyanvapi: Amidst bandh in Muslim-dominated areas, peaceful Friday namaz draws large crowd

February 2, 2024, 06:36 PM - 2 min read

The namaz proceeded peacefully, witnessing an attendance surge, with some redirected to alternative mosques due to the large turnout.

Allahabad HC denies interim stay, allows Hindu 'Puja' in Gyanvapi Mosque

Allahabad HC refuses Muslim plea, allows Hindu 'Puja' in Gyanvapi Mosque

February 2, 2024, 05:26 PM - 2 min read

The Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (AIMC), challenging the district court's ruling, is directed to incorporate a challenge to the January 17 order, a precursor to the January 31 order.

SC redirects Gyanvapi plea to Allahabad HC; Mosque admin urges Muslims to close shops

February 2, 2024, 02:02 PM - 2 min read

The mosque committee moved the high court within hours of the Supreme Court refusing to hear its plea against the Varanasi district court's order and asking it to approach the Allahabad high court.

A Hindu pujari offers prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque cellar after a long legal battle

Hours after court orders, Hindu priest performs prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

February 1, 2024, 04:34 PM - 2 min read

Earlier on Wednesday, the district court ruled that a priest can perform prayers before the idols in a cellar of the Gyanvapi Masjid, a significant development in the legal battle over the mosque adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

ASI, Varanasi Court, Gyanvapi Case, Varanasi

Gyanvapi case: 11 requests submitted for ASI survey report copies

January 25, 2024, 03:21 PM - 2 min read

The ASI on July 21 the previous year conducted a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, as mandated by a district court order issued. The objective was to ascertain whether the mosque was built over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

Varanasi court grants access to Gyanvapi survey report to parties, withholds public release

January 24, 2024, 05:20 PM - 2 min read

The court's order is expected later in the day, after which parties involved must apply to the court for access to the survey report. Once the applications are submitted, the report will be photocopied and distributed to the concerned parties.