Today, On 4th July, In the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition from the Hindu side that sought to label the Shahi Idgah mosque as a ‘disputed structure’ linked to the Mathura temple.
Today, On 28th February, The Allahabad High Court ruled that no painting will be done at the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, allowing only cleaning of the premises. The decision came after the ASI inspected the site and found no need for painting. The Muslim side had requested painting before Ramadan, but the Hindu side opposed it, citing concerns over evidence tampering. The court’s ruling brings relief to the Hindu side while the Muslim side may present further arguments in the next hearing.
Today, On 12th December, the Supreme Court instructed all courts to refrain from handling cases regarding surveys of religious sites under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This decision seeks to maintain communal harmony and secularism while reviewing several petitions challenging the Act’s provisions, emphasizing legal consistency and caution in sensitive matters.
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Today, On 9th December, the advocate commissioner Ramesh Singh Raghav requested a 15-day extension to finalize the survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal due to health issues. The report was expected earlier amid legal and public scrutiny following violence linked to the dispute over the mosque’s historical claims.
Yesterday, On 3rd December, the Budaun Mosque dispute continued as the Masjid Committee argued that the case violates the Places of Worship Act, 1991, amidst claims by the Hindu Mahasabha that the mosque was built over a temple. The court has scheduled further hearings for December 10 to finalize arguments from both sides.
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Today, On 29th November, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the mosque committee on December 9 regarding the Mathura Shahi Idgah complex dispute. The case revolves around ownership and religious significance, with Hindu claims asserting the mosque was built on Lord Krishna’s birthplace. The court’s decision could impact future religious site disputes.
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The Varanasi Fast Track Court dismissed the Hindu side’s plea for a new ASI survey of the Gyanvapi complex, as per Advocate Rastogi’s petition. Previously, an ASI survey detected historical artifacts amid claims that a mosque was built over a Hindu temple. Rastogi is considering appealing the decision.
Today, On 11th September, in the Gyanvapi case, the Hindu side requested court permission for an Archaeological Survey of India excavation at the disputed site, aiming to uncover evidence of its religious history. The court will assess this request amid the ongoing legal dispute with the Muslim community. This case centers on the claim that a mosque was built atop an ancient Hindu temple, sparking a heated legal battle.
Today, On 4th September, a Varanasi court scheduled the next hearing for September 6 regarding the Gyanvapi case and ASI survey plea. The Hindu side claims the original location of the Jyotirlinga is beneath the mosque’s central dome. The court’s decision could set a precedent for future religious disputes. The Gyanvapi mosque was built on the remains of a Hindu temple. Hindu prayers in the mosque’s southern cellar are being led by a priest appointed by the Kashi Vishwanath temple trust. The Muslim side challenges the petitioner’s claims during the trial court proceedings.
In a legal battle over the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, Hindu representatives reported missing property documents, complicating the case. The Hindu side challenges the Waqf Board’s ownership claim and the alleged compromise. The Muslim side argues the suit is time-barred. The High Court scheduled the next hearing for May 20. The case continues to draw attention.