Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against Allahabad HC order on scientific survey of ‘Shivling’ in Gyanvapi

The high court had asked the ASI to ensure that no damage is done to the structure during the survey

May 18, 2023

SC to hear Muslim parties plea against HC order allowing carbon dating of ‘Shivling’ at Gyanvapi on Friday

On Thursday the Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday an appeal by the Gyanvapi mosque management committee challenging the Allahabad High Court order allowing scientific survey of a ‘Shivling’ found inside the mosque complex last year.

Earlier this month, the Allahabad High Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out a ‘scientific survey‘ of the ‘Shivling’ in the Gyanvapi to ascertain its age.

Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and comprising Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala.

The counsel said the high court has passed an order, pending judgment being reserved, and an application was made for carbon dating, which was allowed by the high court. The bench agreed to examine the matter.

The high court asked the ASI to ensure that no damage is done to the structure during the survey. A single bench of Justice Arvind Kumar Mishra was responding to a petition filed by the Hindu side, demanding carbon dating of the Shivling. The ASI had submitted its report in a sealed envelope.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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