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  • Dec 20, 2023
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GYANVAPI MOSQUE CASE: UNRAVELING THE 1991 SUIT

Why in the News?

  • The Allahabad High Court rejects five petitions by UP Sunni Central Waqf Board and Gyanvapi mosque committee.
  • The court deems the 1991 suit over Varanasi mosque as not barred by the Places of Worship Act.
  • Directs Varanasi Civil Judge’s court to expedite proceedings and conclude the matter within six months.
Source: ToI

About 1991 Petition:

  • Filed on behalf of deity Adi Vishweshwar, similar to the Ayodhya case.
  • Seeks ownership of structures, including the mosque, based on the property of Lord Vishweshwar.
  • Alleges illegal occupation by the Muslim community and asserts the right to worship and renovate the temple.

Revival of the 1991 Suit:

  • The Gyanvapi mosque near Kashi Vishwanath temple faces a revived legal battle.
  • Muslim side :Muslim side challenges the maintainability of the original 1991 suit under the Places of Worship Act.
  • Hindu side :Hindu side cites a 2018 Supreme Court ruling to argue that the case’s stay is no longer in operation.