Supreme Court to decide on transfer of Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath disputes to Allahabad High Court

The Supreme Court is set to decide on transferring 15 pending cases related to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute to the Allahabad High Court. The cases involve conflicting claims over the religious character of the Gyanvapi compound. The Hindu parties argue that Hindu prayers were offered in the mosque’s cellar until 1993, while the Muslim parties maintain that Muslims have always had possession of the mosque. The court will consider whether High Courts should act as an appellate forum to decide and appreciate evidence. The decision aims to avoid conflicting orders and ensure a comprehensive resolution of the matter. The court has scheduled a joint hearing for all related cases on December 17, 2024.