NEW DELHI: In the matter of Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah dispute at Mathura, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed the application of Muslim side challenging maintainability of suits seeking restoration of Lord Krishna temple at the place where Shahid Eidgah Masjid exists.
Justice Mayank Kumar Jain said that suits of Hindu plaintiffs are not barred by any law including Places of Worship Act, which bars conversion of a religious place as existed on August 15,1947.The Muslim side had moved applications under order 7 Rule 11 of CPC moved by Muslim side regarding maintainability of suits.
The suits have been filed for possession after removal of structure of Shahi Eigah masjid as well as for restoration of temple and for permanent injunction.
The controversy is related to Mughal emperor Aurangazeb-era Shahi Eidgah mosque at Mathura, which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Justice Mayank Kumar Jain said that suits of Hindu plaintiffs are not barred by any law including Places of Worship Act, which bars conversion of a religious place as existed on August 15,1947.The Muslim side had moved applications under order 7 Rule 11 of CPC moved by Muslim side regarding maintainability of suits.
The suits have been filed for possession after removal of structure of Shahi Eigah masjid as well as for restoration of temple and for permanent injunction.
The controversy is related to Mughal emperor Aurangazeb-era Shahi Eidgah mosque at Mathura, which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
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