The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the scientific survey, including carbon dating, to determine the age of the “Shivling” which was said to have been found at Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.

The Allahabad High Court on May 12 ordered determination of the age of the structure claimed to be “Shivling” using modern technology. However, the mosque authorities have said the structure is part of a fountain in the ‘wazu khana’, where ablutions are performed before namaz.