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ASI submits Gyanvapi mosque survey report before Varanasi court in a sealed cover

The Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute: The ASI carried out the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

ASI submits Gyanvapi survey report before Varanasi court in sealed cover

On the other hand, a petition has been moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (which manages Gyanvapi Mosque) seeking information about the survey report. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2023

ASI granted one more week by Varanasi court to submit Gyanvapi survey report

This comes after ASI asked for one week's time to file the survey report. The court fixed December 18 as the next date of hearing in the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 11, 2023

Archaeological Survey of India gets 10 more days to submit report of Gyanvapi mosque complex

Archaeological Survey of India given 10 days to submit scientific survey report of Gyanvapi Mosque complex by Nov 28; Hindu side counsel Madan Mohan Yadav said due to non-availability of technical report. ASI earlier told court survey completed but may take time to compile report. Court earlier granted 4 weeks…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Gyanvapi case: SC declines to intervene in Allahabad CJ’s order

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Allahabad Chief Justice's order to withdraw Hindu claims over Gyanvapi Mosque premises from High Court judge. CJI D.Y. Chandrachud said "certain things should remain within realm of Chief Justice of High Court". Chief Justice Diwaker said withdrawal was in interest of judicial propriety, discipline…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Court rejects plea seeking ASI survey inside Gyanvyapi mosque wazukhana

Varanasi district court rejects plea to survey Gyanvapi mosque wazukhana area, citing Supreme Court's May 17, 2022 order. Petitioner seeks survey to identify religious character of mosque precincts as of Aug 15, 1947. Applicant to now approach Allahabad High Court.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Varanasi court grants 4 more weeks to ASI to complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex

The ASI, which was to submit the report of complete scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex by October 6, now has time till November 6 to do the same.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

A Hindu-Muslim dispute tests centuries of interfaith culture in India's Varanasi

Both faith communities have long shared this sacred city. But some Hindus have taken legal action over a mosque they claim holds idols of Hindu deities.

WEKU · Sep 16, 2023

Gyanvapi dispute: ASI told to submit objects found in survey to District Magistrate

The Varanasi District Court has ordered the ASI to preserve all objects of Hindu religious and historical significance found during the Scientific Survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises. The objects will be submitted to the District Magistrate.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Gyanvapi case | Varanasi court to hear petitions filed by Hindu side today

Varanasi District Court to hear petitions from Hindu side in Gyanvapi case Wed. Hindus seek evidence room to preserve survey evidence, while Muslims object to use of machines. Subhash Nandan Chaturvedi, advocate for Hindus, wants court to provide verdict to resolve issues. Allahabad High Court allowed ASI to conduct survey…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023