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The Hindu petitioners had then submitted an application on September 22 that sought a carbon dating of the object...
Digital Desk: A Varanasi court on Friday dismissed a petition demanding carbon dating and scientific analysis of the alleged 'Shivling' discovered in the Gyanvapi mosque complex.
The Hindu petitioners had claimed that a "Shivling" was found in the premises near the "wazukhana" during the videography survey of Gyanvapi mosque premises, which was ordered by the court.
However, the Muslim side claimed that the building they found was a 'fountain.'
The Hindu petitioners had then submitted an application on September 22 that sought a carbon dating of the object they claimed to be 'Shivling'.
The age of an archaeological object or find can be determined scientifically through the use of carbon dating.
"The Muslim side said that Shivling is not a part of the suit property and its carbon dating cannot be done. We have given our clarification on both of these points. The court will deliver its verdict on October 14," said Vishnu Jain, representing the Hindu petitioners.
Earlier, on September 29, Hindu petitioners urged that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conduct a scientific assessment of the 'Shivling,' as well as carbon dating of 'Argha' and the area around Gyanvapi.
After hearing the arguments from both parties in the Gyanvapi Mosque-Shringar Gauri issue, the court reserved the decision.
According to Akhlaq Ahmed, who represents the Muslim side, the Hindu petitioners' plea is not viable because it violates the Supreme Court's decision protecting the structure (which the Muslim side claims to be a fountain and the Hindu side claims to be a Shivling).
"We responded to the application on carbon dating. Stone does not have the capacity to absorb carbon. The Supreme Court in its May 17 order, according to which, the object that was found by the commission had to be protected. The order of the SC will prevail, so the object cannot be opened. According to the Hindu side, the process will be scientific, but even if it is so, there will be tampering with the object. Chemicals will be used for the test. We will take action based on the order by the court on October 14," Ahmed said.
"The court will deliver its verdict on whether the application seeking carbon dating is acceptable or should be rejected. The structure is a fountain and not Shivling. The fountain can still be made operational," another lawyer representing the Muslim side, Tohid Khan said.
Earlier, an appeal against the Allahabad High Court's decision to reject a PIL that asked for the creation of a committee or commission headed by a judge to investigate the nature of the structure uncovered in the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi had been filed before the Supreme Court.
The petition, filed by seven devotees, asked the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to determine the purpose of the structure found on the Gyanvapi site.
The Allahabad High Court had on July 19 dismissed their plea seeking the appointment of a committee/commission headed by a judge of the High Court or supreme court (sitting/retired) to study the nature of the structure found in the Gyanvapi Mosque.
The petition filed in the High Court requests that a commission investigate if a Shivaling, as claimed by Hindus, was discovered inside the mosque or if it is a fountain, as claimed by Muslims.
The appeal in the Supreme Court said that the Allahabad High Court erred in dismissing the plea.
On May 20, the Supreme Court ordered the transfer of the case related to worship at Gyanvapi mosque.
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