Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition to Label Shahi Idgah Mosque as 'Controversial Structure'
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition that sought to label the Shahi Idgah Mosque as a 'controversial structure' in the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi case. The court's decision, led by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, has provided relief to the Muslim side amidst ongoing hearings on multiple petitions from the Hindu side. This case revolves around the mosque's historical context and its alleged construction on the site of a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The implications of this ruling could have far-reaching effects on the legal proceedings surrounding this sensitive issue.
| Jul 4, 2025, 16:38 IST
Court Ruling on Shahi Idgah Mosque
The Allahabad High Court rejected a petition on Friday that sought to refer to the Shahi Idgah Mosque as a "controversial structure" in all future proceedings related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi case. The court delivered its decision regarding the Hindu side's request to declare the mosque as a "controversial structure." The application, labeled A-44, was dismissed by the bench led by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, who stated that the application was being rejected at this stage.
In Suit Number 13, the petitioner, Advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh, had submitted a plea to declare the mosque as a controversial structure. Through application A-44, the petitioner requested the court to instruct the court stenographer to use the term "controversial structure" instead of "Shahi Idgah Mosque" during all future proceedings of the original case. However, the Muslim side filed a written objection against this application. The court's dismissal of the application has come as a significant relief for the Muslim side.
Meanwhile, hearings on 18 petitions filed by the Hindu side are still ongoing. The case is currently being heard by a single judge bench led by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra. This dispute is linked to the Shahi Idgah Mosque in Mathura, which dates back to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's era. It is alleged that the mosque was constructed by demolishing a temple located at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.