The Supreme Court Today (Jan 24) scheduled a hearing next week on a plea accusing Sambhal authorities of violating its guidelines by demolishing part of Mohammed Ghayoor’s property without notice. This case challenges the court’s prior directive to prevent unauthorized demolitions, potentially reshaping how such cases are addressed in the future.
Hindu Shakti Dal has urged top Indian authorities, including the President and Prime Minister, to reopen the 1978 Sambhal riots case, alleging past governments shielded accused perpetrators. Simran Gupta, the group’s leader, called for a CBI and NIA investigation to ensure justice for victims’ families, claiming the riots were mishandled. The group also highlighted its other actions, including legal efforts on disputed religious sites and property acquisitions linked to Dawood Ibrahim.
Today, On 10th January, The Supreme Court ruled against allowing puja at the well located within Sambhal’s Jama Masjid amid an ongoing temple-mosque dispute. The court emphasized maintaining the status quo while addressing the sensitive matter. It has also issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, seeking its response on the issue. The case highlights the judicial approach to balancing religious sentiments and legal considerations.
Today, On 8th January, The Allahabad High Court issued a stay order to the civil court case regarding the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The mosque’s management committee filed a revision petition after a Supreme Court ruling. There were concerns raised about the fast pace of early judgments and surveys. The High Court has asked for responses by February 25.
In 2024, India’s Supreme Court dealt with numerous landmark rulings, focusing on personal liberty, places of worship disputes, and electoral reforms. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized efficiency, reforming case backlogs. Notable cases included prohibitions on religious site surveys, striking down electoral bonds, and addressing environmental pollution. The court’s decisions significantly influenced legal frameworks and societal issues.
Vishnu Shankar Jain, a lawyer representing the Hindu side in a mosque-temple dispute, filed an FIR after receiving a threatening comment on social media from Nidhi Jha, inciting community tensions. The case includes charges of criminal intimidation and provocation. The Supreme Court emphasizes maintaining peace amid ongoing disputes and violence in Sambhal.
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Today, On 9th December, the advocate commissioner Ramesh Singh Raghav requested a 15-day extension to finalize the survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal due to health issues. The report was expected earlier amid legal and public scrutiny following violence linked to the dispute over the mosque’s historical claims.
The Supreme Court will Today (Dec 5) hear a batch of petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, including those that question the validity of certain provisions of the act. The bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar, also had before it pleas supporting the Act and seeking directions for its proper enforcement.
The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) Today (Dec 4) withdrew its plea filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking an independent probe into the alleged police firing and atrocities in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. The communal clashes took place in Sambhal following a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid.
Today, On 4th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will preside over petitions contesting the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, aimed at preserving the religious character of places of worship as of August 15, 1947. The case involves multiple petitioners, highlighting significant constitutional and societal debates.