In a setback to the Muslim side, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday (August 01) dismissed the Shahi Idgah mosque committee's plea challenging the maintainability of 18 suits filed by the deity and Hindu worshippers in the case of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

In a setback to the Muslim side, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday (August 01) dismissed the Shahi Idgah mosque committee's plea challenging the maintainability of 18 suits filed by the deity and Hindu worshippers in the case of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Justice Mayank Kumar Jain, who reserved the judgement on June 6, has now ruled in the plaintiff's favour and the court will resume hearing on August 12. Pronouncing the verdict in open court, Justice Jain while reading the operative part of the judgment said, that the suits of the Hindu worshippers and the deity are not barred under the Limitation Act or Places Of Worship Act, etc. The Court rejected the primary argument made by the Committee of Management Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah (Mathura) that the suits pending before the high court are barred by the Places of Worship Act 1991, Limitation Act 1963, and Specific Relief Act 1963. The Hindu plaintiffs had argued that there is no property in Shahi Idgah's name in government records, and the same is occupied illegally. They also argued that if it is a Waqf property, then the Waqf Board should tell who donated the disputed property. Hindu plaintiffs have filed several lawsuits demanding the demolition of the Shahi Idgah mosque from the 13.37-acre complex it shares with the Katra Keshav Dev temple in Mathura, arguing that the former was constructed on the location of the destroyed Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's era. The mosque management committee and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board argued that the lawsuits were not allowed under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This law prevents changing the religious nature of any worship place as it was on Independence Day. 'If Shahi Eidgah Masjid approaches SC, we will be present there' Vishnu Shankar Jain, the attorney representing the Hindu plaintiffs, stated that they are ready if the Shahi Idgah mosque committee decides to appeal to the Supreme Court. "Today, the Allahabad High Court has rejected the application of order 7 rule 11 filed by Shahi Eidgah Masjid and held that all these 18 suits are not barred by the Places of Worship Act...The next date of hearing is 12th August. The result is that the trials will proceed. We will file the caveat before the Supreme Court and if the Shahi Eidgah Masjid approaches the SC, we will be present there," Jain said. (With inputs from agencies)

Krishna Janmabhoomi row: Allahabad HC gives green light to Hindu suits against Shahi Idgah Mosque

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (Jan 16) stayed the decision by the Allahabad High Court ordering the inspection of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex in Mathura by a court-appointed commissioner in connection with the Krishna Janmabhoomi case.

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (Jan 16) stayed the decision by the Allahabad High Court ordering the inspection of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex in Mathura by a court-appointed commissioner in connection with the Krishna Janmabhoomi case. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta presided over the case and stayed the December 14, 2023, order by the HC. Justice Khanna said some legal issues needed sorting out, adding that the application filed before the HC, seeking the appointment of a commissioner was “very vague”. “Can an application be made like this? We have reservations about the application. Look at the prayer. It’s so vague. Read it. You cannot make an omnibus application like this. You have to be very clear about what you want the local commissioner to do,” said Justice Khanna. Notably, the Mosque committee which has approached the SC, argued that the Allahabad HC could not have passed the order when an application seeking rejection of the suit was pending. The apex court added the issue of the transfer was also coming up which means that the HC court order cannot be executed. "Issue notice. Tag with transfer matter, list on 23rd January. Proceedings before the High Court can continue but commission cannot be executed till next date," the court said, noting that the next hearing will take place on January 23. Also read | India: Supreme Court refuses to stay Allahabad HC order of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah survey What did the Allahabad HC order say? The Allahabad HC last month allowed a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah and also agreed on the appointment of an advocate commissioner to supervise the survey of the mosque premises. “Our demand was that in the Shahi Idgah mosque, there are lots of signs and symbols, and to know the actual factual position, an actual Advocate Commissioner is required. The Court has allowed our application,” said Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, who appeared on behalf of the Hindu petitioners at the time. Watch | Allahabad high court allows survey of disputed land × What is the dispute? The Shahi Idgah Mosque sits next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple which Hindus consider to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The main suit, which is currently before the Allahabad HC, argues that the disputed land, including the land where the mosque is situated, belongs to Lord Shree Krishna Virajman. Notably, the original suit has been filed on behalf of the deity Bhagwan Shri Krishna Virajman and seven others. (With inputs from agencies)

Krishna Janmabhoomi case: SC stays Allahabad HC order on Shahi Idgah survey

The Supreme Court on Friday (Dec 15) refused to put a hold on the Allahabad High Court's decision allowing a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque sitting&nbsp;next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura on a plea by the Muslim side, and asked them to challenge the order by way of an appeal.

The high court on Thursday allowed a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah and also agreed on the appointment of an advocate commissioner to supervise the survey of the mosque premises.

The hearing was postponed by a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, until January 9, on a plea filed by the Committee of Management Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah challenging the May 26 order of the high court transferring to itself all matters related to the dispute pending before a Mathura court.&nbsp;

"List the special leave petition on January 9. All the contentions and issues will be considered on the said date. In case petitioners have any grievance, it will be open to them to file a challenge in accordance with law," the bench ordered.

The bench informed senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the mosque committee, who stated that the high court was taking into consideration interlocutory applications having 'far-reaching ramifications' in the matter and passing orders, that the order of the high court passed on Thursday has not been formally challenged before it.

Ahmadi said that the high court was entertaining application after application even as the issue of its jurisdiction to transfer to itself all matters related to the dispute is under challenge before the apex court.

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Justice Khanna, while refusing to interfere with the high court order passed on Thursday said, "How can we stay the order which is not before us? You challenge the order, then we will see."

Ahmadi said that the high court order was uploaded on its website late on Thursday evening and hence he could not file an appeal.

When Ahmadi pointed out the Supreme Court is going on a winter break from Monday and the high court may pass orders in the matter, Justice Khanna said, "Please tell the high court that this matter is listed on January 9 in the Supreme Court. That will be enough."

"You know the procedure for mentioning the matter during vacations if any adverse order is passed," Justice Khanna told Ahmadi.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court on Friday (Dec 15) refused to put a hold on the Allahabad High Court's decision allowing a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque sitting next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura on a plea by the Muslim side, and asked them to challenge the order by way of an appeal.

The Supreme Court on Friday (Dec 15) refused to put a hold on the Allahabad High Court's decision allowing a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque sitting next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura on a plea by the Muslim side, and asked them to challenge the order by way of an appeal. The high court on Thursday allowed a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah and also agreed on the appointment of an advocate commissioner to supervise the survey of the mosque premises. The hearing was postponed by a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, until January 9, on a plea filed by the Committee of Management Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah challenging the May 26 order of the high court transferring to itself all matters related to the dispute pending before a Mathura court. "List the special leave petition on January 9. All the contentions and issues will be considered on the said date. In case petitioners have any grievance, it will be open to them to file a challenge in accordance with law," the bench ordered. The bench informed senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the mosque committee, who stated that the high court was taking into consideration interlocutory applications having 'far-reaching ramifications' in the matter and passing orders, that the order of the high court passed on Thursday has not been formally challenged before it. Ahmadi said that the high court was entertaining application after application even as the issue of its jurisdiction to transfer to itself all matters related to the dispute is under challenge before the apex court. Also read: Cardinal Becciu sent to prison for 5.5 years in historic Vatican fraud trial Justice Khanna, while refusing to interfere with the high court order passed on Thursday said, "How can we stay the order which is not before us? You challenge the order, then we will see." Ahmadi said that the high court order was uploaded on its website late on Thursday evening and hence he could not file an appeal. When Ahmadi pointed out the Supreme Court is going on a winter break from Monday and the high court may pass orders in the matter, Justice Khanna said, "Please tell the high court that this matter is listed on January 9 in the Supreme Court. That will be enough." "You know the procedure for mentioning the matter during vacations if any adverse order is passed," Justice Khanna told Ahmadi. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Supreme Court refuses to stay Allahabad HC order of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah survey

India's Supreme Court has refused to put on hold an Allahabad High Court order that approved the survey of the Shahi Idgah in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Hindu outfits had sought the survey claiming that the mosque was built on the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Supreme Court of India upholds survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah Mosque

A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state.&nbsp;

India-based news agencies reported that the Mathura court has also allowed the plea to seal the mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi (the birthplace of Lord Krishna).&nbsp;

The 17th-century mosque is said to be built on the land belonging to the Keshav Dev temple, the apparent birthplace of Lord Krishna.&nbsp;

In the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute case, the petitioners are seeking the ownership of 13.37 acres of land of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi.&nbsp;

As per court documents, they also want the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque built there.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police has directed its units in eight districts to "remain on high alert".&nbsp;

As quoted by IANS, Additional Director General (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna told reporters that he had issued instructions across eight districts of the Agra zone, which includes Mathura, to ensure security.&nbsp;

The ADG said that police chiefs of all the eight districts in the region have been instructed to keep a close watch on anti-social elements.&nbsp;

This comes in the backdrop of the Gyanvapi Masjid row as the Varanasi court is hearing a petition which claims that there are idols of Hindu Gods and goddesses in the Gyanvapi mosque complex.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state.

A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state. India-based news agencies reported that the Mathura court has also allowed the plea to seal the mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi (the birthplace of Lord Krishna). The 17th-century mosque is said to be built on the land belonging to the Keshav Dev temple, the apparent birthplace of Lord Krishna. In the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute case, the petitioners are seeking the ownership of 13.37 acres of land of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi. As per court documents, they also want the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque built there. ALSO READ | India: 500-year-old Lord Shiva idol seized in Chennai city, was to be sold for $3.2 million Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police has directed its units in eight districts to "remain on high alert". As quoted by IANS, Additional Director General (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna told reporters that he had issued instructions across eight districts of the Agra zone, which includes Mathura, to ensure security. The ADG said that police chiefs of all the eight districts in the region have been instructed to keep a close watch on anti-social elements. This comes in the backdrop of the Gyanvapi Masjid row as the Varanasi court is hearing a petition which claims that there are idols of Hindu Gods and goddesses in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Mathura court allows lawsuit seeking removal of Shahi Idgah mosque