Order by District Judge, Varanasi in the Gyanvapi case in favour of Hindus has far reaching implications. All 3 principal arguments of the Muslim side regarding suits being barred by operation of Places of Worship Act, Waqf Act, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple Act were dismissed, and faith and pious purpose as the denominator for a temple deity upheld. Sanjay Dixit analyses he verdict.
