Published 17:20 IST, January 24th 2024

Gyanvapi Case: ASI Survey Report To Be Made Public, Hindu Side Claims 'Big Victory'

Gyanvapi ASI survey report filed in fast-track court on Wednesday. 

Reported by: Isha Bhandari
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ASI report on Gyanvapi mosque. | Image: PTI/ Representational
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New Delhi:  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced that long-awaited report on Gyanvapi Mosque will be me public.  Gyanvapi ASI survey report was filed in fast-track court on Wednesday.  trial in case started on instructions of High Court. Moreover, next hearing on Gyanvapi case will be held on February 6. 

vocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing Hindu side, said, " court listened to both sides today. After hearing both sides, an agreement was reached that a certified copy of ASI's report be me available to both sides. As soon as court passes order, our legal team will apply for certified copy..."

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Notably, a decision on wher sealed report of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), on Gyanvapi mosque complex should be me public, was to be announced on January 24. A Varanasi court on Saturday fixed January 24 date to decide wher copies of sealed ASI report should be provided to both parties.

According to news agency PTI, District Judge AK Vishvesh fixed date to decide on issues on Saturday.

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Man Mohan Yav, counsel for Hindu side, said that Hindu and Muslim sides and Archeological Survey of India (ASI) were present in court. court said it will decide issue after hearing in matter before Civil Judge of senior division fast track court takes place.

Earlier, Archaeological Survey of India presented a survey report on Gyanvapi mosque complex to district court of Varanasi in a sealed cover. During submission of report, four high-ranking ASI officials were in attendance in court.

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ASI received several extensions to finalize survey.

ASI conducted a scientific survey of Gyanvapi complex, situated jacent to Kashi Vishwanath temple. objective was to ascertain wher mosque was built atop remains of a pre-existing Hindu temple structure. This survey was initiated in response to district court's directive on July 21, instructing an examination beneath mosque's domes, cellars, and western wall.
 

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15:18 IST, January 24th 2024