The Central government on Tuesday once again sought more time to file a reply before the Supreme Court on pleas challenging the controversial Places of Worship Act 1991. “We have sought time on many occasions but this issue requires a lot of consideration. So, we need more time to reply,” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said.

Senior advocate Subramaniam Swamy said that the Central government is inclined to get the matter adjourned and that it should be placed for a final hearing. “Centre is taking adjournment after adjournment. Place it for final hearing,” Swamy said.

“Let us see the affidavit by the Centre first,” the apex court said before adjourning the matter.

The top court was hearing a plea challenging the Act stating that it allows illegal acts of invaders to continue for perpetuity by barring legal remedies to Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs.