Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-04
Committee Of Management Anjuman ... vs Rakhi Singh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Committee Of Management Anjuman ...
- Respondent
- Rakhi Singh
- Author
- Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
- Bench
- Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the challenge to a High Court order permitting an archaeological survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque area, following a suit by plaintiffs seeking to perform rituals for deities allegedly present there. The court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of evidence in resolving disputes over religious sites. The ruling reinforces the procedural rights of parties in civil litigation concerning religious claims.