The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex in Mathura, following an order from the Allahabad High Court. This means that the planned inspection of the mosque’s grounds will not happen for now. The mosque’s location next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple makes this case very sensitive because the temple is a deeply sacred site for Hindus.
This decision was made by a Supreme Court panel led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. They announced they would postpone hearing the plea from the ‘Committee of Management of Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah,’ which is against the survey. The core of the legal dispute involves questions about the ownership of the land where the mosque is built. Some people claim that the mosque was built on part of the temple’s land. These claims have created a complicated legal and religious conflict.
This conflict between the temple and the mosque has been going on for a long time and has gained national attention. The Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision to allow the survey aimed to collect evidence related to the land dispute. However, the Supreme Court’s current action shows that more legal consideration is needed before any on-site inspection takes place. As Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna stated, the situation will remain unchanged for now. This allows more time to review the legal arguments.
The Supreme Court’s decision to pause the survey emphasizes how delicate this land dispute is and the need for careful handling. The case involves important questions about religious sites, their history, and how these types of disputes should be resolved fairly. The outcome of this case could have implications for similar cases in India. With the Supreme Court’s continued review, the future of the Shahi Idgah mosque and the land around it remains uncertain.