Advocate Asrar Ahmed, representing the Shamsi Shahi Jama Masjid Intezamia Committee and the Waqf Board, confirmed that the case will now be heard on December 17.
The hearing for the Jama Masjid Shamsi versus Neelkanth temple case, initially scheduled for Tuesday(10th Dec), was postponed due to the passing of a court lawyer.
Advocate Asrar Ahmed, representing the Shamsi Shahi Jama Masjid Intezamia Committee and the Waqf Board, confirmed that the case will now be heard on December 17.
Recently, Civil Judge Amit Kumar Singh instructed the Muslim side to conclude their arguments by December 10. The dispute, dating back to 2022, originated from claims made by Mukesh Patel of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha.
The dispute began when Mukesh Patel, associated with the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, claimed that the Jama Masjid Shamsi was built over a demolished temple. Patel’s petition, supported by archaeological assertions and local narratives, has sparked a contentious legal process.
Advocate Asrar Ahmed represents the Shamsi Shahi Jama Masjid Intezamia Committee and the Waqf Board, arguing that the claims lack substantive evidence and aim to disrupt communal harmony. The mosque, known for its grandeur and capacity, holds significant historical and religious value for the Muslim community in Budaun.
The case was postponed on December 10 due to the unfortunate passing of a court lawyer.
The dispute has escalated in the region, particularly after violence erupted in the nearby Sambhal district on November 24. The unrest was linked to a controversial survey of another mosque, which petitioners claimed stood on the ruins of a demolished temple. The survey, seen by many as provocative, underscored the fragility of communal relations in Uttar Pradesh.
The Jama Masjid Shamsi, constructed in the 13th century during the reign of Iltutmish, stands as a testament to Indo-Islamic architecture. Its sprawling premises, intricate designs, and historical significance make it a landmark of Budaun. For centuries, the mosque has served as a place of worship and a symbol of cultural heritage.
The claim that a Neelkanth Mahadev temple once existed at this site remains contentious. Historical records and architectural studies provide varying interpretations, with some historians asserting the absence of definitive proof for such claims.
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