Bharat Express

Allahabad HC

On January 31, the Varanasi district court granted permission for a priest to conduct prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.

In numerous court lawsuits concerning the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi controversy, Hindu petitioners are requesting the land upon which the mosque is constructed.

It may be recalled that the Nithari case was one of the most shocking and terrorizing incidents that took place in Noida that sent shockwaves across the country.

The court ruled that a marriage could not be considered "solemnized" unless it was celebrated or performed according to the correct rituals and formalities.

"If we call it a mosque, there will be a dispute and the government wants a resolution to it", he said adding that it has been a 'historical mistake' from the Muslim side.

Justice Devendra's appointment will represent the Allahabad HC among the Chief Justices of India. The Collegium said, “He has been functioning there since his elevation and has acquired experience of more than 11 years

A suit was filed in the Varanasi District Court seeking the right to regular worship of Ma Shringar Gauri and other deities whose idols the petitioners said are located in the mosque complex.

A Hindu man was killed in a clash between two groups during a Muharram procession in Gorakhpur in 2007...