The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on April 14 a fresh plea by the Muslim side in the Gyanvapi mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Temple dispute case seeking alternative arrangement for 'Wuzu' or ablution where the Shivling was reportedly found, in view of more rush during Ramzan.
The temple is situated near Government Girls Hostel in Madiyado locality in the district and the incident came to light on Monday morning when the local people went to offer Jal to lord Shiva.
A Varanasi court deferred the hearing of a plea seeking the filing of a case against Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the people of Kashi by making controvers
The counsel for the petitioners, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, said only a scientific survey (carbon dating) can bring forth correct information on the 'Shivling' found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex, along with other religious items.
A Varanasi fast-track court will deliver its verdict today on the plea seeking worship rights of the 'Shivling' that the Hindu side claimed to be found on the Gyanvapi mosque premises.
The Supreme Court on Friday extended its earlier order to protect the area where the 'Shivling' was stated to be discovered during the court survey at Gyanvapi mosque complex, Varanasi.
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Friday at 3 pm a plea related to the protection of 'Shivling' discovered at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi.
A fast-track court in Varanasi on Tuesday adjourned the matter for November 14 on the plea seeking worship of the 'Shivling' that the Hindu side claimed to be found on the Gyanvapi mosque premises.
The Civil Judge Senior Division Fast Track court will deliver its verdict on the three main demands by the plaintiff which include the permission for the immediate beginning of prayer of Swayambhu Jyotirlinga Bhagwan Vishweshwar, the handing over of the entire Gyanvapi complex to the Hind
Hindu side will approach the Supreme Court against the Varanasi court's verdict refusing to allow a 'scientific investigation' of the purported 'Shivling', claiming to be found on the Gyanvapi mosque premises.