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The Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in the Gyanvapi case legitimized surveys of disputed religious sites, providing a precedent for similar cases. The decision, permitting the Archaeological Survey of India to investigate the mosque complex, has incited claims over additional contested worship places, leading to escalating tensions and legal disputes across the country.
Today, On 28th November, Mehbooba Mufti and Sajad Lone raised concerns over a court notice linking Ajmer Sharif Dargah to a Shiva temple, warning of threats to religious harmony. Lone criticized society’s focus on temple searches over technological innovation, contrasting India’s regression with Dubai’s progress, while emphasizing tolerance and spirituality as essential values.
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.
The Supreme Court has appointed a committee, led by former Judge B.N. Srikrishna, to manage the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple in Karnataka, aiming to resolve administration disputes. The committee’s dynamic has been altered, granting Justice Srikrishna veto power while emphasizing the importance of maintaining the temple’s traditions. The current government can replace the committee’s private members.
Today(on 14th June),The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision to permit the demolition of a Shiva Temple on the Yamuna floodplains. Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih found no fault with the High Court’s order and questioned the petitioner-samiti’s standing to challenge the demolition.