A Chandausi court has fixed August 28 for hearing the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar temple case after the Muslim side argued that the matter is already pending before the Supreme Court. The dispute, which earlier triggered violence in Sambhal, remains one of the most sensitive temple-mosque cases in Uttar Pradesh.
Today, On 20th March, The Budaun temple-mosque dispute case has been postponed, with the court deferring the hearing to April 2. The case involves a legal battle over religious site ownership, drawing significant public and political attention. Authorities have urged all parties to maintain peace as legal proceedings continue. The court’s decision to delay the hearing allows time for further arguments and evidence presentation.
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.
Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Muslim side’s request for separate hearings in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute, allowing all cases to be heard together. The decision streamlines the legal process, with key issues to be addressed in the next hearing on November 8.
The Anjuman Intezamia Committee presented its arguments in the Gyanvapi case to a fast-track court, challenging a petition by the Hindu party for an ASI survey. They argued that previous surveys sufficed and that further digging could harm the mosque. A hearing is scheduled for October 10 to address these submissions.
Today, On 30th September, The Allahabad High Court has scheduled the next hearing for the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute on October 16. This case involves claims over land in Mathura, disputed between a temple and mosque. Key issues include the historical significance of the site and legal amendments from the Hindu litigants concerning claims of ownership.
Today, On 13th September, A Varanasi court rejected a plea to repair Vyas Ji Ka Tehkhana in the Gyanvapi mosque complex due to insufficient grounds. The site is central to a legal dispute between Hindu and Muslim communities. Ongoing worship activities and concerns about the safety of the structure have added to the complexity of the case, which is being examined by the Supreme Court.
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.
Today, On 31st May, The Allahabad High Court reserved judgment on the Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Hindu litigants seek to challenge the existence of the Shahi Idgah mosque, claiming it was built on the birthplace of Lord Krishna, while the Muslim side argues that the suits are barred under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The case has historical, religious, and legal significance, and its outcome could set a precedent for future disputes over religious sites.
