A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking stay of the Allahabad high court's directive to the Archaeological Survey of India to excavate the disputed site in Ayodhya.

The petition, filed by one Naved Yarkhan in his personal capacity, says the directive is violative of the Supreme Court order for maintenance of status quo at the disputed site till the disposal of the title suits.

On March 5, the high court had ordered the ASI to undertake excavation within a week and complete the process within a month to ascertain whether a temple existed at the place where the Babri Masjid was built.

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What do you think about the story? Read what others have to say: Number of User Comments: 17 Sub: comment The application filed by Mr Naved yar khan is to filed earlier before the start of excavation work begin.The Lucknow bench of Alhabad High court ... Posted by s.a.khan Sub: Excavation Excavation order has been challenged, now people have to see what step is comming next. As per news excavation in 1978 was also dine but ... Posted by ramanbahadur Sub: Opposing excavations It is understandable that minorities are opposing excavations. They dont want the truth to come out! Posted by Madan Sub: Ayodhya Dear sir, Now it is better for the Muslim community leaders to come forward and hand over the disputed land to Hindus as a goodwill ... Posted by P.Maruthiram Sub: Dismiss the petition Now, the SC should dismiss the petition and fine the petitioner for atleast Rs.1000 for putting hurdles to find a solution for the vexed Ayodhya ... Posted by Shaikh