As Ramadan comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations kick in across the country. Muslims across the country gathered at religious places to offer Eid prayers. An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees filled the Jama Masjid in bright attires on April 11 to offer prayers on Eid. In Mumbai, devotees gathered at Mahim Masjid to offer ‘namaz’ on Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees in MP’s Bhopal offered Eid prayers at Eidgah with family and friends. Eidgah in Assam’s Guwahati witnessed a large number of devotees on the occasion of revered Eid. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.
11 April,2024 11:14 AM IST
The Hindu side lawyer Vishnu Jain has claimed that attempts are being made to stop Puja despite the Court’s order. Advocate Jain has said that there are continuous attempts made by the members of the Muslim community, who are going to offer ‘namaz’, to ‘demolish’ the cellar. Vishnu Shankar Jain said, “There is a very important thing that has developed in Gyanvapi after the order passed by the district judge of Varanasi on January 31, 2024. After that order, it has so happened that there are continuous attempts made by the members of the Muslim community who are going to offer 'namaz' there every day. They are coming in large numbers over the set cellar so that the roof can be demolished and in turn, the 'pooja' can be stopped.
05 March,2024 12:10 PM IST
Allahabad High Court on 26th of February dismissed Muslim side’s plea. Harishankar Jain, a lawyer representing the Hindu side, welcomed the recent Allahabad High Court's order to allow Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. This is a big win for Hindu side in Gyanvapi case. The plea challenged the order permitting Hindu parties to offer puja in ‘Vyas Tehkhana’ of Gyanvapi Complex. The High Court’s decision will allow Hindus to continue the puja in ‘Vyas Tehkhana’ of Gyanvapi Complex. Notably, the complex has 4 ‘Tahkhanas’ in the basement, of which one is still in possession of the Vyas family.
26 February,2024 04:34 PM IST
In a big win for the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi case, the Varanasi district court allowed to offer prayers inside the sealed basement of Gyanvapi Mosque. The court ordered that the barricades in the basement have to be removed in seven days and puja is allowed in ‘Vyas ka Taykhana’. The mosque is located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi and Hindu litigants in the district court had sought the survey to determine whether a temple existed at the same spot earlier which was proved in the recent survey. The survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises began after the Allahabad High Court rejected the petition filed by Muslim litigants seeking a stay on the Varanasi court's order for a scientific survey by the ASI. Further details are awaited on the case.
31 January,2024 05:46 PM IST
The Gyanvapi row took fresh turn after ASI report was made public on Jan 24 on direction of Varanasi district court. Hindu side Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain on Jan 25 claimed existence of Hindu Temple prior to construction of the existing structure. He cited ASI’s “conclusive finding” in the report which brought about elation amongst the Hindu side petitioner and lawyers. Meanwhile, Jain on January 29 filled an application in SC demanding withdrawal of stay order on survey given on 19 May 2023. He said ASI should be allowed to conduct a study and feature study of the 'Wazukhana' area.
30 January,2024 11:16 AM IST
The Varanasi district Court on Wednesday asked that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report be made public today and the hard copy be provided to both sides in relation to the Gyanvapi Mosque case. Earlier on January 16, the Supreme Court allowed an application of Hindu women petitioners seeking direction for cleaning the entire area of 'Wazukhana' of Gyanvapi mosque where the alleged 'Shivling' was found and maintaining hygienic condition. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the area of 'Wazukhana' shall be cleaned under the supervision of district administration Varanasi, having regard to the previous orders of the apex court.
25 January,2024 12:04 PM IST
The Allahabad High Court approved the survey of the Shahi Idgah Masjid in the Krishna Janmabhoomi case on December 14. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side while speaking to ANI said that this is a landmark judgement. He further added that to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side, said, "Allahabad HC has allowed our application where we had demanded a survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid by the advocate commissioner. The modalities will be decided on December 18. The court has rejected the arguments of Shahi Idgah Masjid. My demand was that in Shahi Idgah Masjid, there are a lot of signs and symbols of the Hindu temple, and to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. It's a landmark judgement by the court."
14 December,2023 06:41 PM IST
Representing the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi case, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain stated on Thursday that an out-of-court settlement in the Gyanvapi Mosque issue is not legally possible under the CPC. This statement was made after Jitendra Singh Bisen, the international president of the Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, wrote a letter to Anjuman Intejamia proposing an out-of-court settlement in the Gyanvapi case. "It has no legal value. Order 23 of the CPC clearly states that until all parties agree, no compromise can be made. And in matters related to the country and society, where a representative suit is filed involving the entire society, even if one person or party wants to settle alone, they cannot. So this initiative for an out-of-court settlement is not possible under the CPC, as it is not legally possible,” he said.
17 August,2023 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out a scientific survey in the Gyanvapi complex. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side in Gyanvapi Mosque case, on August 06, informed that he pointed out a hollow sound beneath the central dome which is now under scrutiny. "Yesterday, a detailed study of the western wall was done. The grass in the area from the western wall to barricading was removed. The 'tahkhana' was cleaned and exhaust is being installed. I pointed out a hollow sound beneath the central dome, it is being investigated. An area beside the central dome, which is covered artificially, was also pointed out. So, investigations are going on. This is a long investigation and it continues gradually," he said while speaking to ANI.
06 August,2023 12:50 PM IST
In a fresh development in the Gyanvapi row, the Archaeological Survey of India has begun a fresh scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. After being granted permission by the Allahabad High Court on August 3rd to continue the survey on the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi, the Archaeological Survey of India has begun a fresh scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex amid tight security. The survey began on July 24, but was stalled by the Supreme Court which ordered "some breathing time" to appeal a district court order.
04 August,2023 12:36 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
