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How Gyanvapi battle may set template for places of worship cases

The case, which includes six other suits claiming ownership of the land, has put India's balancing act between religion, polity, and law in the spotlight.

Updated on: Jun 19, 2023, 03:23:46 IST

By Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi

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Days after a Varanasi district judge ordered a joint trial of eight suits claiming the existence of Hindu idols inside the Gyanvapi mosque adjoining the Kashi Vishwanath temple, one of the first plaintiffs in the case announced her withdrawal from the matter, alleging pressure and harassment. This is the second time Rakhi Singh has sought to distance herself from the Gyanvapi case since May 2021, when she, within days of a similar announcement, had made a volte-face and chose to

The Gyanvapi case is currently being heard in the Varanasi district court. (HT_PRINT)

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...Read MoreUtkarsh Anand is the National Legal Editor at Hindustan Times, where he leads the newspaper's coverage of the Supreme Court, constitutional law, the judiciary and the Union law ministry. He joined Hindustan Times in 2020 after stints at Press Trust of India (PTI), The Indian Express and CNN-News18, and has over two decades of experience reporting on law, governance and public policy. His work has focussed on some of India's most consequential constitutional and legal developments, including the Supreme Court's judgments on Article 370, marriage equality, decriminalisation of homosexuality, the Babri Masjid dispute, electoral reforms and judicial appointments. He specialises in making complex legal proceedings and judgments accessible to readers while examining their wider social and political impact. Beyond daily reportage, Utkarsh has led investigative projects and enterprise reporting that have shaped public debate and prompted institutional responses. His work has received several journalism awards, including the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award. As National Legal Editor, he has also played a key role in expanding Hindustan Times' legal journalism footprint, mentoring reporters and strengthening coverage across platforms. A Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme Fellow, Utkarsh regularly writes analyses on the judiciary and constitutional issues, and his reporting is widely followed by lawyers, judges, policymakers, academics and readers seeking clarity on India's evolving legal landscape. Read Less

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