Prayagraj, Feb. 6 -- The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, February 6, heard both the Hindu and Muslim sides on theGyanvapimosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in the cellar of the mosque.

Appearing on behalf of the Muslim side, senior advocate SFA Naqvi submitted that by the order of January 31, the district judge had given final relief sought in the suit at the initial stage, which cannot be permitted.

Naqvi further submitted before the court that the order was passed in a "very hurried manner" and on the day of retirement of the judge concerned. Varanasi district judge Ajaya Krishna Vishvesha retired from service on January 31.

The high court asked Naqvi to prove if the disput...