Allahabad High Court Fixes April 10 for Next Hearing in Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute
The Allahabad High Court has officially set April 10 as the next date for hearing in the long-standing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah mosque title dispute case in Mathura. This decision was announced during a hearing on March 28, where Justice Avnish Saxena presided over the proceedings.
Court Directs Parties to File Objections by Next Hearing
In his order, Justice Saxena stated that all pending applications in the case will be disposed of sequentially, one after another. The court has explicitly directed the contending parties to submit their objections to the registry on or before the fixed date of April 10. This procedural step allows both sides to formally present their legal arguments and challenges ahead of the next hearing.
Background of the Legal Battle
It is important to recall that the Hindu side has filed a total of 18 separate suits in this high-profile case. These legal petitions seek:
- Possession of the disputed land following the removal of the Shahi Eidgah mosque structure.
- Restoration of a temple at the site.
- A permanent injunction to prevent any alterations to the current status.
Previous Court Rulings on Maintainability
Earlier, on August 1, 2024, the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant ruling by rejecting applications from the Muslim side that challenged the maintainability of the suits filed by Hindu worshippers. The court firmly held that all suits brought by the Hindu worshippers are indeed maintainable under the law.
Furthermore, in that August 1 order, the court clarified that these suits are not barred by several key legal statutes, including:
- The Limitation Act.
- The Waqf Act.
- The Places of Worship Act, 1991, which specifically prohibits the conversion of any religious structure as it existed on August 15, 1947.
This foundational ruling has set the stage for the ongoing legal proceedings, emphasizing the court's stance on the procedural and substantive aspects of the case. The upcoming hearing on April 10 is expected to address further applications and move the litigation forward in this complex and historically significant dispute.
