Varanasi, Oct. 25 -- After hearing all parties on Friday, the court of District Judge Sanjeev Shukla has decided that the torn covers of the sealed ' Wazu Khana' (ablution pond area) in Gyanvapi mosque can be replaced by mutual consent. All parties have been asked to appear again on October 29.

Anupam Dwivedi, the Hindu side's lawyer, stated that the Wazu Khana (ablution tank area) is sealed as per the Supreme Court order. The government had submitted an application for the replacement of torn covers. The replacement can be done only after verbal consent from all parties.

After consent is reached, the government's application will be withdrawn. Further proceedings will then take place on October 29.

Advocate Rajesh Mishra, representing t...