Allahabad High Court Greenlights Trial in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the trial in 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura can proceed. The Hindu litigants seek the removal of the Shahi Idgah mosque, claiming it was built on a demolished temple site. The court dismissed the mosque committee's petition and has set a date for framing issues.

On Thursday, the Allahabad High Court ruled that the trial in 18 cases concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura may continue, rejecting a petition filed by the mosque committee that challenged the maintainability of these suits.

Justice Mayank Kumar Jain had reserved his judgment on the plea by the Muslim side on June 6. The court has now set August 12 as the date for framing of issues.

The Hindu litigants want the Shahi Idgah mosque removed, arguing it was built over a demolished temple marking Lord Krishna's birthplace. Despite the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, the court will proceed with the trial, exempting it similar to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. Counsel Vishnu Shankar Jain emphasized the Hindu side's intention to now approach the Supreme Court to lift a stay on an earlier order allowing a survey of the mosque.

(With inputs from agencies.)