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.
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On 2nd May, The ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute involves the Hindu side presenting arguments to recognize the temple as a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The Allahabad High Court is addressing concerns regarding the suit’s maintainability, with the next hearing scheduled for May 7 for the Muslim side’s arguments.
On Monday (1st April): The Allahabad High Court scheduled a hearing on April 4 to consider the maintainability of a legal plea demanding the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque, allegedly encroaching on the land of the sacred Krishna Janmabhoomi site in Mathura. The mosque’s trust argued that the lawsuits seeking its removal are not legally valid, citing laws protecting the mosque. The court’s next hearing is set for April 4.