The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Allahabad High Court's order regarding the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah land dispute in Mathura. The petition was deemed ineffective, leading to the petitioner's withdrawal. Initially, the order directed unilateral action against the mosque committee based on two lawsuits filed by the Hindu side.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna's bench was informed that the High Court's unilateral order from August 12th had been recalled. The bench noted, ‘With the High Court having recalled the order, what purpose does this appeal serve?’ The petition lost its relevance. The Hindu side expressed concern over the Muslim side approaching the Supreme Court for every order.
The Allahabad High Court initially issued an order without hearing from the Muslim side due to their absence in court. The court later withdrew its one-sided order after obtaining a response.
What's the Dispute?
There is a conflict over 13.37 acres of land in Mathura, where the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple stands on around 11 acres and the Shahi Eidgah Mosque covers 2.37 acres. Built by Aurangzeb in 1669-70, the mosque is claimed by the Hindu side to have replaced the ancient Keshavnath temple on the sacred Krishna birthplace. The Muslim side asserts no evidence supports the claim of a temple destruction. The Shahi Eidgah Mosque Trust challenged the Allahabad High Court's December 14 decision, arguing that petitions by Hindu devotees claiming the mosque's structure are prohibited under the Places of Worship Act 1991.
