The Allahabad High Court decided to reopen the long-standing Shahi Idgah dispute, scheduling a hearing specifically for the representatives of the Muslim community on June 4. This case involves a contentious land dispute between the Shahi Idgah mosque and the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura.
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court previously reserved its verdict in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute case. However, the court reopened the case after the counsel for the Shahi Idgah Masjid management committee, Mehmood Pracha, filed an application requesting a hearing in the matter.
Justice Mayank Kumar Jain scheduled the hearing for June 4, to be conducted via video-conferencing.
On Friday, Tasneem Ahmadi, appearing on behalf of the mosque management committee, who is the defendant-respondent in the original suits, concluded her arguments. Prior to that, the counsel for the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board, Afzal Ahmad, had concluded arguments in the suits, where the waqf board listed as a defendant. Thereafter, Pracha made his submissions through video-conferencing.
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The court earlier heard the counsels for the Hindu side plaintiffs, including Hari Shankar Jain, Rina N Singh, Saurabh Tiwari, and others, at length. After the conclusion of arguments, Justice Jain communicated to the counsels that the order being reserved.
However, the mosque management committee subsequently moved an application requesting the court to ‘issue appropriate directions to ensure that the right of audience through video-conferencing of Mehmood Pracha, whose affidavit is on record, is not obstructed in any manner.’
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 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.
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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.