A civil court in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, will hear a plea regarding the alleged existence of the Neelkanth temple at the Jama Masjid Shamsi site on January 18, 2025. The dispute centers around claims made by Mukesh Patel of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, with significant implications for communal harmony and historical narrative.
The Jama Masjid Shamsi versus Neelkanth temple case hearing is scheduled for December 17, following a postponement due to a lawyer’s passing. The dispute revolves around claims by Mukesh Patel of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, alleging the mosque was built over a temple, contested by advocates citing lack of evidence and communal harmony concerns.
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.
