The Allahabad High Court has announced that it will deliver its verdict on May 6 regarding a plea seeking to implead Radha Rani as a plaintiff in the ongoing dispute over the Krishna Janmabhumi and Shahi Idgah in Mathura.
The case is being heard by Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra, who has been overseeing the proceedings related to the complex legal battle over the religious site.
Key Developments
In addition to Radha Rani’s plea, another application was filed in the court requesting that the term “disputed structure” be used instead of “Shahi Idgah Mosque” in future proceedings and in other related cases.
The court had earlier, on March 5, 2025, allowed certain amendments sought by the plaintiffs, further shaping the legal landscape of the case.
Background Of Dispute
The dispute revolves around the Shahi Idgah mosque, built during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb, which is alleged to have been constructed after the demolition of a temple that marked the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
The Hindu side has filed 18 suits seeking:
- Possession of the land after the removal of the Shahi Idgah mosque
- Restoration of the temple that originally stood on the site
- A permanent injunction to prevent further alterations to the disputed area
Key Court Orders
On August 1, 2024, the high court rejected applications from the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of the Hindu worshippers’ suits. The court ruled that all such suits are maintainable under the law.
The court also held that these suits are not barred by the Limitation Act, the Waqf Act, or the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits the conversion of religious structures that existed as of August 15, 1947.
On October 23, 2024, the court dismissed an application from the Shahi Idgah mosque committee seeking to recall its January 11, 2024, order, which consolidated all related suits concerning the Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
More Into The Case
The Allahabad High Court is now set to deliver its final verdict on May 6, which could have significant implications for the future of the dispute.
The decision is expected to address the legal questions surrounding the historical and religious claims to the site, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases in the future.
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