Today, On 22nd August, Supreme Court has ordered that status quo be maintained till August 25 in the Sambhal mosque dispute while issuing notice to Hindu petitioners, after the mosque committee challenged the Allahabad High Court’s order allowing a survey.
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 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 19th October, the civil court in Varanasi reviewed the 32-year-old Gyanvapi complex case, with the Muslim side presenting arguments. The court scheduled the next hearing for October 25, where a ruling may be announced. The Hindu side seeks an Archaeological Survey of India to validate claims about the site.
A civil suit filed by Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta in the Ajmer District Court claims that the Ajmer Dargah was built over an ancient Shiva temple and seeks its restoration as Bhagwan Shri Sankatmochan Mahadev Virajman temple. The case is set to be heard on October 10, challenging the current religious status and ownership of the site.
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.
The Rajasthan High Court acknowledged Sharma and Gattani’s right to religious activities at a temple but emphasized the need to avoid harm to religious symbols. To resolve a dispute involving a religious leader, the court directed both parties to plant trees at the temple as a unique resolution and emphasized the duty to uphold India’s diverse heritage and culture.