Soon after the Allahabad High Court rejected Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee's challenge to the Varanasi District Judge's July 21 order for ASI Survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque, the Masjid Committee moved the Supreme Court.

Masjid committee challenged the Allahabad High Court order and urged for the matter to be heard soon.

The matter was mentioned by Advocate Nizam Pasha before the Constitution Bench which was hearing the Article 370 proceedings. As the Constitution Bench was about to rise today evening at 4PM, Pasha mentioned the matter before CJI DY Chandrachud.

Pasha said–

"Allahabad High Court order came out this morning. Let them not carry out the survey. I have emailed the order."

CJI DY Chandrachud gave assurance to the party that he would have a look at the email soon.

It may be noted that owing to the Constitution Bench hearings, the process of mentionings before the CJI has changed. As per the latest SoP, parties are supposed to circulate an email to the Registrar in cases of urgent mentionings.

"The Varanasi Court was justified in ordering for ASI survey of the premises. Scientific survey is necessary in the interest of justice.", said CJI