New Delhi, Sep 5: The Muslim side involved in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mathura dispute has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, challenging a recent decision by the Allahabad High Court. The High Court’s August 1 order rejected the Muslim side’s plea contesting the maintainability of 18 lawsuits related to the contentious site in Mathura, reported the Telegraph India.
The petition was submitted to the Supreme Court by the Shahi Idgah Masjid Management Committee, represented by advocate RHA Sikander. Sikander confirmed that the plea is expected to be heard by the apex court in the coming week.
The dispute centers on the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple and the adjacent Shahi Idgah mosque, a site that has been a flashpoint for legal battles between Hindu and Muslim groups. On August 1, the Allahabad High Court ruled against the Muslim side’s argument that the lawsuits violated the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, thereby upholding the maintainability of the cases brought forward by Hindu litigants. The High Court further stated that the “religious character” of the Shahi Idgah mosque needs to be determined.
This development marks another significant turn in the ongoing legal struggle over the disputed site, as both sides continue to seek judicial recourse to settle the matter.
The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for similar disputes across the country, as it involves the interpretation of the Places of Worship Act, which aims to maintain the status quo of religious sites as they were on August 15, 1947.
