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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC dismisses Hindu side plea seeking use of ‘disputed structure' in place of Mathura's ‘Shahi Idgah mosque'
1 2 Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court on Friday dismissed an application moved by the Hindu side seeking court direction that in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah title dispute case, the word 'disputed structure' be used at the place of 'Shahi Idgah mosque'. Earlier, during the court proceedings, an application was moved in original suit no. 13 of 2023 with prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use word 'disputed structure' in place of order 'Shahi Idgah Mosque' in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh. Subsequently, the written objection was filed on behalf of Muslim side, who are defendants in the suit. The Hindu side had submitted before the court that the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura was constructed on the exact site that is "historically recognized" as the original birthplace of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The site holds immense religious significance for Hindus, as it is widely believed to be the precise location where Lord Krishna was born. However, on the other hand, it was submitted on behalf of the Muslim side that the present application has been filed with an intent to abuse the process of law. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 안구건조 걱정 없이 안전하게 강남아이원스안과 지금 신청하기 Undo According to them, the mosque has been in existence for the last over 400 years and its existence is sought to be undermined by the present application, which is not permissible under law. The trial of the suit is yet to commence. Allowing the present application will amount to pre-determination that Shahi Masjid Idgah is not a mosque, at an early stage, in the suit. While dismissing the application on Friday, Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra observed, "A bare perusal of the pleading of the parties in the suit reveals that there is dispute between the parties with regard to the site where Shahi Masjid Idgah is existing. Parties have claimed their respective title over suit property. Therefore, it may be termed as property in dispute." "In pleadings of the parties also, the structure in question is referred as Shahi Masjid Idgah and at this stage, where hearing of the suits is yet to commence and even issues have not been framed, it is neither desirable nor expedient to issue any direction to stenographer, as prayed by the applicants, to refer Shahi Masjid Idgah in judgments and orders as 'disputed structure'. There is no dispute with regard to identity of property in suit, therefore, the prayer made in the application cannot be granted at this stage," the court further said.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Mathura: HC rejects plea to refer ‘Shahi Idgah' as ‘disputed structure'
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition that sought to replace the term 'Shahi Idgah Masjid' with 'disputed structure' in all future court proceedings in the ongoing cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute. The plea filed with prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word 'disputed structure' in place of 'Shahi Idgah Mosque' in all further proceedings of the original suit and other related cases was supported with the affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh who is plaintiff number 5. The prayer was opposed by the Muslim side, the court noted. 'A bare perusal of the pleading of the parties in the suit reveals that there is dispute between the parties with regard to the site where Shahi Masjid Idgah is existing. Parties have claimed their respective title over suit property. Therefore, it may be termed as property in dispute 15. In pleadings of the parties also, the structure in question is referred as Shahi Masjid Idgah and at this stage where hearing of the suits is yet to commence and even issues have not been framed, it is neither desirable nor expedient to issue any direction to stenographer, as prayed by the applicants, to refer Shahi Masjid Idgah in judgments and orders as 'disputed structure',' stated the bench of Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, in its order. 'There is no dispute with regard to identity of property in suit, therefore, the prayer made in the application A-44 cannot be granted at this stage. The Court in its direction may refer to the property in dispute by appropriate words in further proceedings. application A- 44 is dismissed with above observations,' the bench added. The court also said the applicant (plaintiff number 5) had submitted that the Shahi Idgah mosque was constructed on the exact site historically recognised as the original birthplace of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The defendants, on the other hand, maintained that there is no provision that allows the plaintiff to dictate a stenographer of the court to refer Shahi Masjid Idgah as a 'disputed property', especially when such words are an attempt to retract from admission made by him and could also amount to an adverse inference against the defence in the suit. The application has been filed with an intent to abuse the process of law, they alleged, adding that the mosque has existed for over 400 years, a fact which has been sought to be undermined by the petition. Allowing the present application amounts to 'pre-determination' at an early stage in the suit that the Shahi Idgah Masjid is not a mosque, the court said. It is also cited the defendant's contention that the plaintiff is trying to introduce a new case 'through backdoor' to negate the admitted fact that Shahi Masjid Idgah is a mosque. Even the existence of the mosque is admitted by plaintiff number 5 in his affidavit and at this stage he will not be permitted to convert the existing mosque into a 'disputed structure' for an ulterior motive, it added. '…A decree of mandatory injunction has also been sought in present suit, with a prayer to get so called structure Shahi Masjid Idgah demolished within period prescribed by the Court and control thereof be handed over to authority prescribed by the Court. A decree of prohibitory injunction has also been sought against defendant no. 1 and 2 with regard to suit property of Katra Keshav Dev. The defendants have controverted plaint's allegations in the written statement and had admitted that Shahi Masjid Idgah was constructed in the year 1669 but denied the allegation that this is an unauthorized construction. The compromise dated 12.10.1968 was rightly filed by the parties in O.S. 43 of 1967 (Shri Krishan Janamsthan Seva Sangh vs. Shahi Masjid Idgah and others). The Shahi Masjid Idgah is a waqf property and has existed in the same state for 400-500 years. The suit is barred by the Places of Worship (Special Provision) Act ,1991, Section 92 C.P.C, under Order VII Rule 3 C.P.C and Order VII Rule 11 C.P.C,' the court said in its order. The bench fixed July 18 as the next date of hearing In January last year, the court had consolidated 15 suits related to the dispute on an application filed by the Hindu plaintiffs. The petitions seek removal of the mosque from the 13.37-acre complex, which it shares with the Katra Keshav Dev temple. Later, an application was moved to recall the order that consolidated all 15 suits filed by the Hindu petitioners. In October last year, the court rejected the application and said the cases have been consolidated 'in the interest of justice'.
NDTV
04-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
High Court Rejects Plea To Declare Shahi Idgah Mosque As Disputed Structure
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word "disputed structure" be used in place of "Shahi Eidgah Mosque" of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word "disputed structure" in place of "Shahi Idgah Mosque" in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh. On the other hand, a written objection was filed on behalf of defendants. The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra hearing a bunch of original suits relating to Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque dispute in Mathura. The Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land after removal of the structure of Shahi Idgah masjid as well as for restoration of the temple and for permanent injunction. Earlier, at one stage on August 1, 2024, the high court had rejected applications of the Muslim side challenging maintainability of suits of Hindu worshippers and held that all suits of Hindu worshippers are maintainable. In the August 1 order, the court had also held that these suits are not barred by Limitation Act, Waqf Act and Places of Worship Act,1991, which prohibit conversion of any religious structure as existed on August, 15, 1947. At another stage, on October 23, 2024, the high court had rejected an application moved by the Shahi Idgah mosque committee to recall the high court's January 11, 2024 order consolidating all suits filed in connection with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute at Mathura. The controversy is related to the Aurangazeb-era mosque which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NGT orders expert panel to examine pollution from Satna shaw mills
Bhopal: The central bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) asked for the constitution of an expert committee to examine the issues raised in a petition seeking the intervention of the green tribunal to check pollution and damage to the environment caused by shaw mills and factories producing wooden goods in Satna district and nearby areas. Hearing the petition filed by Mahendra Pratap Singh from Satna, the NGT judicial member Sheo Kumar Singh and expert member Dr Agroz Ahmed also issued notices to the state govt, forest department, MP Pollution Control Board, and district collector, Satna, seeking a response. The expert committee was asked to submit a report to the tribunal before the next hearing of the case on July 21. Appearing for the petitioner, advocate Amit Singh Sengar and Deepankar Singh said most of the shaw mills and factories are illegally operated. They are polluting water in the ponds and other water bodies with the hazardous chemicals put on the wooden logs. Besides, shaw mills create noise and emit smoke, which is damaging the atmosphere. They contended that no shaw mill or plywood factories operating without a licence should be immediately closed. They further argued that in the year 2010, the district collector, Satna, issued a circular banning the opening of a shaw mill or stone crusher unit within a 5 km radius of the urban area or a residential area. Following the initial hearing, the NGT ordered the constitution of an expert committee to examine the issue and issued notices to the respondents. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
