Supreme Court Maintains Status Quo in Shahi Jama Masjid Well Case

• Supreme Court orders status quo for well near Shahi Jama Masjid entrance in Uttar Pradesh.

• Bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issues directions to respondents and local authorities.

• Respondents to file counter-affidavits and status reports within two weeks.

• Well holds historical significance and water used since time immemorial.