Published 12:24 IST, January 25th 2024

Gyanvapi Case: Both Hindu and Muslim Parties to Receive Copies of ASI Report on Monday

The Department handling the case will open the envelopes, organise the copies, and distribute them to the parties on Monday, including photos.

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Department Handling the ASI report on Gyanvapi to distribute copies to respective parties on Monday. | Image: PTI
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Varanasi: court has ruled that Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report regarding Gyanvapi mosque complex survey will be shared with both Hindu and Muslim parties. District Judge A K Vishvesh specified that report should not be me public.

Man Mohan Yav, counsel for Hindu litigants, stated that both sides must submit affidavits to retain report and refrain from publicising it. ASI conducted a scientific survey following a court order to determine if mosque was built over a pre-existing Hindu temple. ASI submitted survey report on December 18, and court, considering December 19 judgement of Allahab High Court, granted a four-week delay in making it public. High Court h dismissed Muslim pleas challenging suit seeking restoration of temple in Varanasi.

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How Will Parties Obtain Report in Gyanvapi Case?

all parties are applying for a copy of ASI report today. Department handling case will open envelopes, organise copies, and give m to parties on Monday, along with photos.

To get a certified copy from Varanasi court, parties need to pay Rs 2. Furr, department said that y'll only get ASI report after paying this fee. Each party will get a copy in a sealed envelope to keep things private.

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This step is very crucial in legal process of Gyanvapi case, as ASI report contains exclusive information about historical and archaeological aspects of dispute.

vocate Sohanlal Arya, lawyer representing Hindu side, also revealed that all parties will seek survey report.

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Arya stated, " survey report will be available by Monday or Tuesday. After that, report will be studied, and reply will be given in next hearing on 6th February." Underlining inclusivity, he mentioned, "All parties will apply to get survey report, be it Hindu parties, Muslims, or government vocates."
 

 

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11:44 IST, January 25th 2024