Gyanvapi mosque case: Next hearing on July 12

One-liner: The district court in Varanasi fixed July 12 as the next date for hearing the maintainability of the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex case as the Muslim side presented its arguments on Monday.

All points read out: The counsel for Hindu side said the Muslim side argued on the maintainability of the case during which they read out all points, including the petition filed on behalf of Hindu side for allowing regular worship at the Gyanvapi mosque.

Time sought: They sought more time to present their arguments after which the court fixed July 12 as the next date for hearing.

Daily worship: Earlier, five women had filed a petition seeking permission for daily worship of Hindu deities whose idols are located on an outer wall of the mosque.  

Videography: A lower court had ordered a videography of the complex. The survey work was completed on May 16 and the report was presented in the court on May 19.  

Shivling found: The Hindu side had claimed in the court that a Shivling was found during the videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex.

Source: PTI