Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute

The Muslim side has approached the Supreme Court after the Allahabad High Court rejected their plea challenging the maintainability of 18 cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. The plea, filed by the Committee of Management Trust, Shahi Masjid Idgah, is set to be heard next week.

The Muslim faction has taken their legal battle to the Supreme Court, challenging the Allahabad High Court's decision that dismissed their plea questioning the validity of 18 cases concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura.

The Committee of Management Trust, Shahi Masjid Idgah, represented by advocate RHA Sikander, filed the plea seeking a review of the August 1 High Court order. Sikander confirmed that the Supreme Court is expected to hear their case next week.

The High Court had previously ruled that the 'religious character' of the Shahi Idgah must be determined and dismissed contentions from the Muslim side that the cases were invalid under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The court noted that the 1991 Act did not define 'religious character' and emphasized the need for documentary and oral evidence to resolve the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)