Overview
- Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal deferred the matter after counsels noted the Supreme Court listing later this month.
- The petition by Rakhi Singh seeks a scientific Archaeological Survey of India examination of the wazu khana, excluding the disputed structure.
- Hindu petitioners call the structure a Shivling, while the Muslim side maintains it is a fountain.
- The plea challenges a Varanasi district judge’s October 21, 2023 order refusing an ASI survey of the ablution area.
- The next High Court date is February 3, reflecting deference to the apex court’s pending consideration.