Sambhal: Allahabad HC to Hear Shahi Jama Masjid Case Today
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Synopsis
The Allahabad High Court is scheduled to hear a petition regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal today. The case has attracted considerable attention and will be presided over by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal. The mosque management seeks permission for whitewashing the premises ahead of Ramzan amidst ongoing debates and legal scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- Hearing on Shahi Jama Masjid by Allahabad HC.
- Petition seeks permission for whitewashing.
- ASI to present cleanliness report.
- Legal and communal implications are significant.
- Dispute rooted in historical claims.
New Delhi, March 4 (NationPress) The Allahabad High Court is set to hear the petition concerning the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on Tuesday. This case, which has garnered substantial attention, is scheduled for a hearing at 10 a.m. before a bench led by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal.
The mosque management committee submitted a petition seeking permission to whitewash the mosque premises before Ramzan, a request that has ignited considerable debate in recent months.
During the upcoming hearing, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team is expected to present a report regarding the cleanliness of the mosque. Previously, the court instructed the ASI to inspect the mosque and ensure it is clean. Additionally, the mosque committee's legal representatives will provide a response to the ASI’s findings.
In response to a request from the mosque management, the court had earlier issued a directive on Friday, directing the ASI to clean the Shahi Jama Masjid premises but refrained from permitting the whitewashing before Ramzan. The court also mandated the ASI to form a team of three officers to evaluate the mosque and report their conclusions.
This case remains a central point of legal, historical, and communal discussions, with its resolution poised to significantly influence both the region's religious dynamics and legal framework. Developments in this matter will be closely monitored by local communities and legal analysts.
The controversy regarding the mosque originates from claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was erected following the demolition of the ancient Harihar Temple, which some assert was situated at the same location.
The dispute over the mosque’s origins intensified after a court-ordered survey on November 24, 2024, which resulted in violent clashes leading to the deaths of four individuals, further complicating this sensitive religious and historical matter.
