Gyanvapi Temple: Court Rejects Muslim Pleas, Permits Suits

Allahabad High Court rejected petitions from the Muslim side challenging a civil suit for restoring a temple at the Gyanvapi mosque's site.

The constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 is under challenge for being arbitrary and irrational

The court clarified that the 1991 Act doesn't bar the suit, emphasizing the suit's national importance.

Asserted that the mosque complex can't have a dual religious character, acknowledging either Muslim or Hindu character.

Ordered the lower court to conclude the suit's hearing within six months, emphasizing its urgency.

The court's decision carries significant implications for the ongoing legal dispute over the sacred site

Comes after the ASI submitted a survey report in a sealed cover on the mosque complex to the district court.

Scheduled the next hearing for December 21, leaving scope for potential further investigation by the ASI if deemed necessary

Contextualized the dispute involving the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Gyanvapi Mosque's historical connection.

Acknowledged the long-standing legal battle as a source of tension and controversy surrounding the site.