Tension mounts in Prayagraj as the Allahabad High Court prepares to delve deeper into the explosive Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case against Shahi Idgah. Friday’s 2 PM session spotlights ASI’s long-awaited reply, possibly igniting oral arguments.
The Hindu plaintiffs’ 18 applications call for ejecting the mosque and securing the premises—echoing centuries-old grievances. The opposition’s August 22 application invoked CPC 151 to pause merged suits, testing the court’s procedural reins.
Earlier, on January 30, a marathon three-hour hearing unfolded under Justice Avinash Saxena. ASI sought a fortnight to submit, responding to Mahendra Pratap Singh’s nudge on the undeposited report for suit three. The bench fixed today’s date post-deliberations.
Rooted in Mathura, this feud pits claims of Aurangzeb’s 17th-century temple demolition against the Idgah’s construction. Hindus revere it as Krishna’s janmasthan, seeking rights to pray and excavate.
Muslims defend its legitimacy. Amid 18+ live petitions, issues of title, rituals, and archaeology loom large. As ASI complies, the verdict could redefine religious sites’ fates, underscoring India’s quest for equitable justice in faith-based battles.