On Tuesday, the Muslim side moved the Allahabad High Court against the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the disputed structure. This came a day after the Supreme Court halted the ASI survey till 5 pm Wednesday.

The High Court on Tuesday began hearing a plea against a district court order directing the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a survey of the disputed structure. After hearing arguments in the matter, Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker posted it for further hearing on Wednesday.

The Varanasi Court on Friday had directed the ASI to conduct a survey of the disputed Gyanvapi structure, excluding the Wazu tank, which has been sealed.

On Monday, the Supreme Court in an urgent hearing, halted the ASI survey of the disputed structure till July 26, 5 pm, and granted time to the Muslim side to move the High Court to challenge the district court order.

“Having regard to the fact that the order of the district court was passed on Friday at 4:30 PM, we think that some breathing period should be allowed and we direct that the district court’s order shall not be enforced till July 26, 2023, 5 pm. Should the petitioner move the High Court, the Registrar will ensure that the same is placed before the appropriate bench before the status quo order ends,” a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chnadrachud had said.