Today, On 31st May, The Allahabad High Court reserved its judgment on the maintainability of petitions concerning the Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. These petitions seek to challenge the existence of the Shahi Idgah mosque, claiming it was built on the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court, on Friday reserved its judgment on the maintainability of cases related to the Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. Several lawsuits have been filed seeking the “removal” of the Shahi Idgah mosque, which stands adjacent to the Krishna temple, with the plaintiffs claiming that the Aurangzeb-era mosque built after the demolition of the temple.
However, the Muslim side argued that the suits are barred under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, and some other laws.
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The Act prohibits the conversion of any place of worship and aims to maintain the religious character of such places as it existed on August 15, 1947.
The case currently being heard by Justice Mayank Kumar Jain of the Allahabad High Court.
The Shahi Idgah mosque, constructed in the 17th century, adjacent to the Krishna Janmasthan Temple complex, which revered by Hindus as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The Hindu litigants assert that the mosque was built on the birthplace of Lord Krishna and challenged its ownership by the Waqf Board, a statutory body that oversees Islamic endowments.
The Shahi Idgah dispute, with its intricate blend of historical, religious, and legal issues, a significant case that could set a precedent for future disputes over religious sites.
The involvement of the Waqf Board and the Allahabad High Court‘s ruling have added layers of complexity to the matter, making the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision a highly anticipated one.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of resolving such disputes with care and sensitivity to maintain communal harmony.
The legal battle over the land occupied by the Krishna Janmasthan Temple and the Shahi Idgah Mosque continues as the High Court recently reserved its judgment concerning the maintainability of the lawsuits filed in this dispute. The court’s upcoming decision will set the stage for the next phase of legal proceedings, potentially influencing future negotiations and resolutions between the conflicting parties.