The Supreme Court of India on Friday (Nov 29) directed the government of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to maintain peace and harmony in Sambhal and temporarily restrained a local court from proceeding with a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid until January 8.

The Supreme Court of India on Friday (Nov 29) directed the government of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to maintain peace and harmony in Sambhal and temporarily restrained a local court from proceeding with a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid until January 8. The apex court also advised the mosque committee to challenge the survey order in the high court, adding that the petition would be heard within three days. The bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, added that the advocate commissioner’s survey report must remain confidential. The chief justice said, “We hope and trust the trial court would not take any further steps in the matter until the high court takes up the proceedings in relation to the matter and passes suitable orders.” The Supreme Court’s intervention comes after the mosque committee filed a plea against the survey of the mosque site in Sambhal. Chief Justice Khanna added, “In case any revision appeal is preferred before an appropriate forum, same would be listed within three working days. We hope and trust the trial court will not further proceed till High Court passes appropriate orders,” as reported by Live Law. Also read: 'Not distancing...' ISKCON clarifies stance on Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest The Supreme Court hearing took place just days after violent clashes broke out during the second survey at the Shahi Jama Masjid site on November 24, which resulted in the death of four people. Late Thursday (Nov 28) night, the Uttar Pradesh government appointed a three-member committee, led by former Allahabad High Court judge Devendra Kumar Arora, to investigate the incident. Sambhal mosque row: All you need to know The controversy began on November 19 when eight individuals, including Supreme Court lawyer Hari Shankar Jain, filed a case in Sambhal’s civil court. They alleged that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built on the site of an ancient “Harihar Temple” and sought access to the location, claiming it as a temple. Watch: Indian, Sri Lankan Navies Target Narcotics Smuggling; 500 Kg Crystal Meth Seized The situation escalated on November 24 when a survey team, acting on the local court’s orders, visited the mosque for a second time. Protests turned violent, with stone-pelting from the crowd and police using tear gas to control the situation. The managing committee of the Shahi Jama Masjid then approached the Supreme Court, requesting an immediate halt to the survey. In their petition, they argued that such surveys of historical religious sites could inflame communal tensions and harm the secular principles of the country. (With inputs from agencies)

Sambhal violence: SC bars local court from taking further steps on mosque survey till Jan 8

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea by Uttar Pradesh’s embattled Shahi Jama Masjid against a lower court order paving the way for the survey of the mosque on Friday (Nov. 29). A lower court had earlier ordered the survey following a petition claiming the Sambhal mosque was built by the Mughals after destroying a temple at the same site. The bench hearing the case would be headed by the new Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna.

The plea in India’s top court seeks to put a stay on the order passed on November 19 by the local court, reported news agency PTI. The plea noted that the survey has triggered massive communal tensions in the region and it should be halted as soon as possible.

"The haste in which the survey was allowed and conducted all within a day and suddenly another survey was conducted with a notice of barely six hours has given rise to widespread communal tensions and threatens the secular and democratic fabric of the nation," it said.

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A major clash between a mob and local police erupted on November 24&nbsp;as officials went to conduct the survey of the mosque. The mob of hundreds of people pelted stones at officials and torched several vehicles. The clashes led to the death of four people and injuries to dozens of police officers.

On Thursday, local police held a flag march in areas near the mosque, a day before Friday prayers, when authorities expect mass gatherings at the site. Tight security has been put in place to prevent&nbsp;any untoward incident. The flag march Thursday was headed by additional superintendent of police (ASP) Srish Chandra.

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"Namaz will be offered everywhere as usual. An appeal has been made. DM and SP have also spoken to the mosque committee that it is better if people come in lesser number...the mosque committee agrees to this. We have no issues with people peacefully coming for prayers," Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, the divisional commissioner of Moradabad division, was quoted as saying in media reports.

"We have also held meetings with people, meetings with peace committees and Muslim clerics from various mosques were also held. There is a consensus that tomorrow's namaz is offered peacefully. Everyone will offer namaz at their respective mosques," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea by Uttar Pradesh’s embattled Shahi Jama Masjid against a lower court order paving the way for the survey of the mosque on Friday (Nov.

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea by Uttar Pradesh’s embattled Shahi Jama Masjid against a lower court order paving the way for the survey of the mosque on Friday (Nov. 29). A lower court had earlier ordered the survey following a petition claiming the Sambhal mosque was built by the Mughals after destroying a temple at the same site. The bench hearing the case would be headed by the new Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna. The plea in India’s top court seeks to put a stay on the order passed on November 19 by the local court, reported news agency PTI. The plea noted that the survey has triggered massive communal tensions in the region and it should be halted as soon as possible. "The haste in which the survey was allowed and conducted all within a day and suddenly another survey was conducted with a notice of barely six hours has given rise to widespread communal tensions and threatens the secular and democratic fabric of the nation," it said. Also read: Sambhal violence: Police firing ruled out as cause of deaths in autopsy A major clash between a mob and local police erupted on November 24 as officials went to conduct the survey of the mosque. The mob of hundreds of people pelted stones at officials and torched several vehicles. The clashes led to the death of four people and injuries to dozens of police officers. On Thursday, local police held a flag march in areas near the mosque, a day before Friday prayers, when authorities expect mass gatherings at the site. Tight security has been put in place to prevent any untoward incident. The flag march Thursday was headed by additional superintendent of police (ASP) Srish Chandra. Also read: Sambhal violence: Internet suspended, 20 detained after clashes over mosque survey "Namaz will be offered everywhere as usual. An appeal has been made. DM and SP have also spoken to the mosque committee that it is better if people come in lesser number...the mosque committee agrees to this. We have no issues with people peacefully coming for prayers," Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, the divisional commissioner of Moradabad division, was quoted as saying in media reports. "We have also held meetings with people, meetings with peace committees and Muslim clerics from various mosques were also held. There is a consensus that tomorrow's namaz is offered peacefully. Everyone will offer namaz at their respective mosques," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Sambhal violence: SC to hear plea challenging mosque survey amid communal tensions

As the city of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh is recovering from the impact of the violence that broke out over the survey of a Mughal-era mosque, Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son, Sohail Iqbal, have been booked by the police in connection with the incident. The city administration and the police said they have evidence that the MP committed "provocative acts".

The violence led to the deaths of four people, while&nbsp;dozens more, including 24 police and administrative officials, were injured. A total of 25 people have been arrested so far.

Talking about the cause of the deaths, Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said that prima facie it appears that country-made weapons were used. Seven FIRs have been registered over the violence.

"There is evidence against MP Ziaur Rahman Barq that he has committed provocative acts. Action has been taken against him under the provisions of the BNS," Singh said.

Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar said on Monday that besides Barq and Iqbal, four others were also named in the FIR. He added that Barq's "Jama Masjid ki hifazat" (protection of Jama Masjid) remark led to the mobilisation of the mob, as per PTI.

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The MP was reportedly in Bengaluru at the time of the violence and not in Sambhal. On this being pointed out, Kumar said Barq's name was included in the FIR based on his previous statements.

"Due to Barq's statement earlier, the situation worsened. He was issued a notice earlier for this," he added.

The survey of the mosque was ordered by a local court in response to a petition that claimed that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built on the ruins of a temple. The Hindu side claims that Mughal emperor Babur demolished the temple in 1529.

A mob threw stones at the survey team and torched vehicles. District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya said that people who lived within a radius of 10-15 kilometres were responsible for the vandalism.

One survey of the mosque was completed last Tuesday, and this was the second survey.

As the city of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh is recovering from the impact of the violence that broke out over the survey of a Mughal-era mosque, Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son, Sohail Iqbal, have been booked by the police in connection with the incident.

As the city of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh is recovering from the impact of the violence that broke out over the survey of a Mughal-era mosque, Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son, Sohail Iqbal, have been booked by the police in connection with the incident. The city administration and the police said they have evidence that the MP committed "provocative acts". The violence led to the deaths of four people, while dozens more, including 24 police and administrative officials, were injured. A total of 25 people have been arrested so far. Talking about the cause of the deaths, Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said that prima facie it appears that country-made weapons were used. Seven FIRs have been registered over the violence. "There is evidence against MP Ziaur Rahman Barq that he has committed provocative acts. Action has been taken against him under the provisions of the BNS," Singh said. Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar said on Monday that besides Barq and Iqbal, four others were also named in the FIR. He added that Barq's "Jama Masjid ki hifazat" (protection of Jama Masjid) remark led to the mobilisation of the mob, as per PTI. Also Read: Clashes break out outside palace after new Maharana fails to get entry amid family feud The MP was reportedly in Bengaluru at the time of the violence and not in Sambhal. On this being pointed out, Kumar said Barq's name was included in the FIR based on his previous statements. "Due to Barq's statement earlier, the situation worsened. He was issued a notice earlier for this," he added. The survey of the mosque was ordered by a local court in response to a petition that claimed that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built on the ruins of a temple. The Hindu side claims that Mughal emperor Babur demolished the temple in 1529. A mob threw stones at the survey team and torched vehicles. District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya said that people who lived within a radius of 10-15 kilometres were responsible for the vandalism. One survey of the mosque was completed last Tuesday, and this was the second survey.

Sambhal violence: Police say SP MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq 'committed provocative acts'

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Sambhal violence: SC bars local court from taking further steps on mosque survey till Jan 8

Sambhal violence: SC to hear plea challenging mosque survey amid communal tensions

Sambhal violence: Police say SP MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq 'committed provocative acts'