In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Gyanvapi Mosque committee, thereby upholding the Varanasi Court's order permitting 'Puja' in the 'Vyas Tehkhana' of the mosque premises. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle surrounding religious rituals within the Gyanvapi Mosque complex.

The petitioner, Rakhi Singh, a founding member of Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, emphasised the necessity of uncovering "secret cellars" and to reveal the truth behind them.

The mosque committee moved the high court within hours of the Supreme Court refusing to hear its plea against the Varanasi district court's order and asking it to approach the Allahabad high court.

According to the court directive, arrangements will be made by the receiver for the pooja, to be performed by the Hindu side, along with a poojari nominated by the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust.

The ASI on July 21 the previous year conducted a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, as mandated by a district court order issued. The objective was to ascertain whether the mosque was built over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

The court's order is expected later in the day, after which parties involved must apply to the court for access to the survey report. Once the applications are submitted, the report will be photocopied and distributed to the concerned parties.