Delhi High Court held court fees must not operate as a deterrent to justice, granting relief where refund was denied. The Division Bench ruled that dismissal on day one for TDSAT jurisdiction, without merits adjudication, warranted refund of fees.
The Allahabad High Court reserved its verdict on the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute, challenging the legality of the suits filed. The lawsuits seek the removal of the mosque, claiming it stands on the site of a demolished temple. The Muslim side argues that the suits are time-barred and should be dismissed. Senior advocate Manish Goyal has been appointed as amicus curiae in the matter, and the court is yet to address several issues.
The Hindu petitioners on Monday in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute argue that the Places of Worship Act does not apply to a disputed structure. They challenge the 1968 compromise and maintain that the suit is maintainable and that evidence needs to be presented. The lawsuit also revisits historical claims about the mosque’s existence. The legal and historical complexities are becoming more evident as the court postpones further discussions.