Lucknow, July 16: The long-running Gyanvapi dispute is expected to remain tied up in the courts after both the Hindu and Muslim parties rejected mediation efforts and stated that the matter should be decided through the judicial process.
The development follows an initiative by the Supreme Court to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement between the two sides. However, with mediation no longer an option, the case will proceed through regular court hearings, procedural formalities, evidence collection, and legal arguments, a process that legal experts believe could take considerable time.
According to lawyers familiar with the matter, the next phase of the case is likely to involve multiple hearings, procedural requirements, and possible adjournments before the court reaches a final decision.
The dispute centres on the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi. The Hindu petitioners claim that the mosque was built after the demolition of a temple during the Mughal era. The Muslim side maintains that the mosque is a legally recognised Waqf property and has disputed the claims made by the Hindu petitioners.
The matter remains pending before the courts, with both sides seeking a judicial verdict on the long-standing dispute.
