Muslim Side Appeals Krishna Janmabhoomi Case to Supreme Court

In the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura, the Muslim side has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court's August 1 ruling, which upheld the maintainability of 18 cases filed by Hindu plaintiffs. The High Court rejected the Muslim side's contention that these cases violated the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, affirming the need to assess the 'religious character' of the adjacent Shahi Idgah mosque. The mosque management committee, represented by advocate RHA Sikander, argues that the legal claims by Hindus regarding the mosque's location as Lord Krishna's birthplace are unfounded. The Supreme Court is expected to hear this plea next week, adding another layer to the complex temple-mosque conflict. Historical claims around the site, including a 1920 gazette citation about the mosque's origins, further complicate the dispute. As the legal battle escalates, both sides are poised for a critical examination of their arguments in the higher court.