Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar Temple Dispute: Court Hearing Deferred Amid Bar Strike

A civil court in Chandausi has postponed the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute hearing to August 21 due to a strike by the local bar association. The case, challenging the mosque's construction over a temple, has seen a court-ordered survey and previous unrest resulting in casualties.

The civil court in Chandausi, dealing with the ongoing Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute, has deferred its proceedings to August 21 due to a strike by the local bar association members.

The contentious case, which questions whether the mosque was built on a pre-existing temple, saw its maintainability challenged in the Allahabad High Court. Nevertheless, the High Court upheld the trial court's order for a survey and directed the hearing to continue.

This dispute originally erupted on November 19 last year with allegations from Hindu petitioners, leading to significant unrest and violence during court-ordered surveys, resulting in casualties and an FIR against numerous individuals, including political figures.