The Supreme Court has directed the petitioners to approach the High Court over the dispute surrounding the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. The court has also asked the trial court to refrain from taking any action until the case is heard and has urged the district administration to maintain peace in the area. This plea was moved by the management committee of the mosque, which is embroiled in a dispute with Hindus over a temple allegedly destroyed to build the mosque. The Supreme Court is currently hearing multiple petitions related to disputes over religious places in India.
Shahi Jama Masjid Dispute: Supreme Court Intervenes
Background
The Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, is a centuries-old mosque at the center of a long-running dispute between Hindu and Muslim communities. Hindus claim that the mosque was built on the site of an ancient temple that was destroyed by Muslim invaders. Muslims, on the other hand, assert that the mosque has always been a Muslim place of worship.
In May 2022, a local court ordered a survey of the mosque to determine whether there was any evidence to support the Hindu claim. The survey was met with protests from both Hindus and Muslims, and the situation escalated into violence.
Supreme Court Intervention
In response to the escalating tensions, the Supreme Court intervened on May 16, 2022. The court directed the petitioners to approach the High Court over the dispute and asked the trial court to refrain from taking any further action until the case is heard.
The Supreme Court also urged the district administration to maintain peace in the area and to ensure that there is no further escalation of violence.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why is there a dispute over the Shahi Jama Masjid?
The dispute arises from the claim by Hindus that the mosque was built on the site of an ancient temple that was destroyed by Muslim invaders. Muslims, however, assert that the mosque has always been a Muslim place of worship.
2. What was the purpose of the survey ordered by the local court?
The survey was ordered to determine whether there was any evidence to support the Hindu claim that the mosque was built on the site of a temple.
3. Why did the Supreme Court intervene in the case?
The Supreme Court intervened to prevent further escalation of violence and to ensure that the dispute is resolved peacefully through the legal process.
4. What is the current status of the case?
The petitioners have been directed to approach the High Court over the dispute. The trial court has been asked to refrain from taking any further action until the case is heard.
5. What is the significance of the dispute?
The dispute over the Shahi Jama Masjid is a sensitive issue that has the potential to inflame tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities in India. It is important to resolve the dispute peacefully through the legal process and to avoid any further escalation of violence.
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