Allahabad High Court Greenlights Continuation of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute Trials

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the trial in 18 cases concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura can proceed, dismissing a petition from the mosque committee challenging the suits' maintainability. Hindu litigants seek the removal of the Shahi Idgah mosque, claiming it was built on a demolished temple marking Lord Krishna's birth site.

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday sanctioned the continuation of trials in 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura, turning down a petition from the mosque committee that questioned the validity of these suits.

Justice Mayank Kumar Jain had initially reserved judgment on June 6 regarding the Muslim side's plea on the suits' maintainability. The court has now scheduled August 12 for the issue-framing session.

The Hindu litigants filing the suits are pushing for the ''removal'' of the Shahi Idgah mosque, located next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, asserting that it was constructed after demolishing a temple that marked Lord Krishna's birthplace.

(With inputs from agencies.)