The Sambhal court is set to hear the Jama Masjid-Harihar Temple case on March 5. This comes despite the Supreme Court’s directive instructing all lower courts to refrain from accepting new cases requesting surveys of places of worship until further notice. The directive aims to maintain legal uniformity and prevent an influx of similar suits across courts. The outcome of this case may hold significant implications for such disputes.
The ASI filed an affidavit in response to a lawsuit accusing the Jama Masjid Management Committee of obstructing monument inspections. Despite sporadic assessments with district support, the ASI noted significant unauthorized alterations to the Shahi Jama Masjid. The Supreme Court has temporarily halted proceedings regarding the mosque’s survey until further review by the Allahabad High Court.
