The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment in the high-profile Jama Masjid and Harihar Mandir dispute case in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal heard arguments from all parties, including ASI and the masjid committee.
Prayagraj: Today, On May 13, The Allahabad High Court has now reserved its judgment in the ongoing legal dispute involving Jama Masjid and Harihar Mandir in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh.
The court reserved its decision after hearing arguments from all concerned parties on Tuesday.
The matter was heard by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal, who listened to the submissions made by the legal representatives of the Jama Masjid Committee, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and the plaintiff, advocate Hari Shanker Jain.
This case has gained attention due to the religious nature of the dispute and the involvement of the ASI, which is responsible for preserving and maintaining heritage structures across India.
The plaintiff, Hari Shanker Jain, had earlier filed a petition concerning the religious history and status of the site in question.
On May 5, the ASI’s counsel had submitted their counter-affidavit in court.
Following that, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal had given time to the Jama Masjid committee to submit their rejoinder in response to the ASI’s submission.
The judge had then fixed May 13 as the date for the next hearing, where all parties were expected to present their views and legal arguments.
Now that the hearings have concluded, the court has reserved its judgment, meaning it will deliver its decision at a later date after carefully examining all the arguments and documents submitted.
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This case is being closely watched as it deals with sensitive religious and historical aspects. The outcome could have a significant impact on both the local community and future handling of such disputes.
“Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal granted time to the masjid committee to file a rejoinder and fixed May 13 for next hearing.”
The judgment is expected to bring clarity on the legal status of the site and address the claims being made by both religious groups.
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