The Madhya Pradesh High Court and Registrar General Dharminder Singh have vehemently denied allegations regarding the demolition of a Hanuman Temple at Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait’s residence. They labeled the claims as false and misleading, asserting that no temple ever existed at the location, and urged against spreading defamatory information.
The Allahabad High Court granted interim protection to the 17th-century Shahi Hammam in Agra, responding to a Public Interest Litigation that emphasized its national importance. The Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities to prevent demolition. Local residents face threats from developers, highlighting the urgency of preservation efforts.
Today, On 16th December, The Jaunpur Court is poised to deliver a verdict today on the Swaraj Vahini Association’s petition for an Amin survey of the Atala Mosque. The case’s significance is heightened by a recent Supreme Court ruling that restricts courts from ordering surveys of disputed sites, raising concerns over historical ownership and legal precedents.
Today, On 29th November, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna requested a postponement of the Shahi Jama Masjid survey hearing, highlighting the need for careful judicial handling of sensitive matters. The Supreme Court instructed the mosque’s management to approach the High Court against a survey order. Violence erupted during a prior survey, raising communal harmony concerns.
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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.
Today (11th March): The Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved an ASI survey of the Bhojshala monument, a site of dispute between Hindu and Muslim communities. The survey will utilize advanced methods and carbon dating to examine the age of structures. The court’s decision follows a history of conflicting claims and previous permissions for separate religious activities at the site.