A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud noted that the order allowing the survey was passed at 4:30 pm on Friday.
Accordingly, to allow breathing time to the Muslim party to move Allahabad High Court, the Court directed that the district court order will not be enforced till July 26.
The Court also directed the Registrar (Judicial) of the High Court to ensure that once the Muslim party moves the High Court, the matter is placed before the roster in order to be heard by the High Court before the status quo order ends.
“We permit petitioners to move High Court under article 227 challenging order of District judge Varanasi. Having regard to fact that order was passed on July 21 , 4:30 pm and ASI survey is being carried out today. To permit them some breathing time, we direct that the district court order SHALL NOT BE ENFORCED till July 26, 2023, 5 PM. Should petitioner move the High Court, the Registrar Judicial shall ensure it is placed before a roster so that it is heard before status quo order ends,” the Court said.
Source: Barandbench
