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UP: Shiv Sena demands ban on namaz at Gyanvapi mosque during Shravan

The Uttar Pradesh unit of Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) has demanded a ban on offering namaz at the Gyanvapi mosque complex during the Hindu month of Shravan, claiming it hurts the religious sentiments of devotees visiting the adjoining Kashi Vishwanath temple. In a letter to the temple administration, the party…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Parties in Gyanvapi, Krishna Janmabhoomi, Sambhal mosque disputes reject SC's mediation push

Mediation efforts for major religious site disputes in Uttar Pradesh have stalled. Parties in Gyanvapi, Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, and Sambhal cases prefer court adjudication. The Supreme Court's SAMADHAN SAMAROH initiative aims for amicable settlements through mediation. However, parties insist on legal grounds for resolving these sensitive religious matters. Court proceedings…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Allahabad High Court hears petition on Gyanvapi case today

The Supreme Court sealed the Wazukahana after a dispute over a structure on the mosque premises. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Apr 15, 2025

In Modi’s constituency Varanasi, India’s next temple-mosque spat explodes

A high court will hear the Mughal-era mosque’s case on February 6 after a local court allowed Hindu prayers inside.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024

Fresh application in court for ASI survey of all the remaining cellars in Gyanvapi mosque

Hindu plaintiff seeks survey of remaining cellars in disputed Gyanvapi mosque, challenging court's order allowing puja.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

The legal dispute over Varanasi, Mathura mosques | Explained

Why is the spotlight back on the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991?

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

Allahabad HC declines stay on Varanasi court order allowing Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque

Allahabad High Court on Friday denied the stay on the Varanasi Court order that allowed the Hindu side to offer prayers in the southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 2, 2024

Allahabad HC refuses any interim relief to Muslims; puja to continue inside Gyanvapi mosque

The Allahabad High Court did not grant immediate relief to the Gyanvapi Masjid committee challenging Hindu prayers in the mosque's cellar.

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024

Allahabad HC adjourns hearing on plea of Gyanvapi management against Hindu prayers in mosque cellar

Allahabad High Court adjourns hearing on appeal against Varanasi court's order allowing Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque.

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024

Puja performed inside Gyanvapi mosque complex; Muslim side challenges order in Allahabad HC

After the Varanasi Court allowed the Hindu devotees to worship inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, the barricades of Vyas Ka Tehkhana (basement) of the mosque were opened, and daily arti and puja were performed early in the morning on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 1, 2024