The Allahabad High Court dismisses a public interest litigation that sought an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) study of the Taj Mahal to determine whether it was originally a Hindu temple allegedly called “Tejo Mahalaya.” According to reports including LiveLaw and NDTV, the court does not find merit in ordering such a survey. The PIL’s request is focused on examining the site’s historical and religious claims tied to the “Tejo Mahalaya” narrative. NDTV reports that the court rejects the plea, stating that there is no basis to direct an ASI exercise aimed at verifying the allegation through a dedicated survey. Mint likewise reports that the court refuses to order an ASI study, noting that the litigation is dismissed. The coverage across outlets centers on the court’s decision to deny the requested archaeological investigation and does not indicate that the case results in any further procedural directions beyond rejection of the PIL.