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In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court refrains from intervening in the Allahabad High Court’s decision allowing a preliminary survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex near the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The court has scheduled a hearing for the challenge to a transfer order for January 9th.
A bench composed of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti denied the masjid committee’s request for a stay of the proceedings. Senior Advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, representing the masjid committee, argued that the High Court had issued “specific interlocutory orders influencing the final outcome.”
Recognizing the absence of a formal challenge, the Supreme Court suggests resuming the case on January 9 if the High Court issues any interim orders. Justice Khanna stated, “I can’t stay on the matter without the order copy.” The Allahabad High Court is currently reviewing multiple petitions regarding the Idgah complex, with Hindus asserting that Aurangzeb built it after demolishing a temple on 13.37 acres believed to be Lord Krishna’s birthplace.
Krishna Janmabhoomi Case Echoes: Survey Permission Draws Parallel to Gyanvapi Dispute
The Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute becomes the second case where the high court permits a survey. Previously, a similar permission was granted to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the Gyanvapi mosque near Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath temple. However, the ASI requests additional time to submit its report to a local court.
During the argument for a survey in the Mathura temple case, petitioners cite the Varanasi case as a precedent. Despite the Supreme Court’s refusal to halt the proceedings, a date for the challenge to the transfer order is set for January 9th. Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side, asserts that the High Court’s order remains in effect and the matter will proceed without a stay from the Supreme Court.
Lucknow resident Ranjana Agnihotri initiates legal action, filing a petition seeking ownership of 13.37 acres at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi. She urges the removal of the Shahi Idgah mosque, situated on Krishna Janmabhoomi grounds. The legal action, filed in the Mathura court, aims to dismantle the mosque located adjacent to Lord Krishna’s birthplace on the grounds of the Katra Keshav Dev temple.
Krishna Janmabhoomi Update: Apex Court Rejects Stay Plea in Shahi Idgah Dispute
In a significant development, the Supreme Court rejects the Muslim Committee’s plea to stay the Allahabad High Court’s order, which permits the appointment of a court commissioner for the inspection of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex. This decision underscores the heightened legal scrutiny and debate surrounding the case, highlighting its pivotal status in ongoing legal proceedings.This landmark decision accentuates the complex legal debates surrounding the case.
Conclusion
The Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura continues to unfold with significant legal developments. An important turning point in this ongoing legal drama has been reached with the Supreme Court’s decision to stay out of the preliminary survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex. The Allahabad High Court’s momentum is maintained when the court sets a critical hearing for the challenge to the transfer order for January 9th, despite the denial of a stay of proceedings.
The parallel drawn to the Gyanvapi dispute in Varanasi adds a layer of complexity, showcasing the broader legal landscape surrounding temple-mosque conflicts. As Ranjana Agnihotri seeks ownership and removal of the Shahi Idgah mosque, the case gains significance in the broader context of historical and religious heritage. The apex court’s dismissal of the Muslim Committee’s plea to stay the mosque inspection further intensifies the legal discourse surrounding the Shahi Idgah mosque complex, solidifying its status as a focal point of legal scrutiny and debate.
