The Allahabad High Court allowed the Uttar Pradesh government’s plea to withdraw the criminal case against Brij Bhushan Singh. Singh had earlier challenged a Gonda court’s decision that rejected the state’s request to withdraw the case. The High Court’s ruling set-aside the lower court’s order, favouring the state’s stance. This decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings against Singh.
Justice Rohinton Nariman condemned the surge of legal challenges concerning religious sites, asserting they contradict the Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of worship places as of August 15, 1947. He warned such lawsuits could incite communal discord and urged their dismissal, emphasizing adherence to the rule of law.