Supreme Court Stays Allahabad High Court’s Order on Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has intervened in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, staying the Allahabad High Court’s order appointing an advocate commissioner to survey the Shahi Eidgah mosque adjoining the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. The decision was made by a bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, who deemed the application seeking the appointment of a local commissioner as “vague.”
The bench emphasized the need for specificity in the application, stating, “You can’t file a vague application for the appointment of a court commissioner. It should be very specific on the purpose. You can’t leave everything to the court to look into it.” This comes in response to a plea from the Committee of Management, Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah, challenging the Allahabad High Court’s order.
Senior advocate Shyam Divan, representing Hindu bodies, reported to news agency PTI that the application for the appointment of a court commissioner lacked clarity on its purpose.
Simultaneously, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Hindu bodies, seeking their response. The court clarified that the proceedings before the Allahabad High Court in the dispute will continue. The case is scheduled to be taken up on January 23.
Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute: A Historical Perspective
The Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid case is a longstanding dispute concerning the site in Mathura. Petitioners argue that the Shahi Idgah mosque, located adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, exhibits signs suggesting its origin as a Hindu temple. The Hindu petitioners contend that the mosque was built atop the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura. They point to a lotus-shaped pillar, a characteristic feature of Hindu temples, existing on the mosque premises.
Allahabad High Court’s Order: December 14, Last Year
On December 14, the Allahabad High Court granted the plea of the Hindu side to conduct a court-monitored survey of the Shahi-Eidgah mosque premises in the Krishna Janmabhoomi case. The court’s decision came in response to an application filed by a plaintiff seeking the restoration of the 13.37-acre land of the mosque.
In response to the order, the mosque committee challenged it, urging the rejection of the Hindu side’s plea. They argued that the lawsuit is barred by the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The act imposes restrictions on altering the character of religious places.
The legal battle continues, with the Supreme Court’s recent intervention shaping the course of proceedings in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. Stay tuned for further updates on this historic case.
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