Allahabad High Court Begins Krishna Janmabhoomi Hearing

The Allahabad High Court is set to hear 18 consolidated suits concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute on September 30. The Hindu side claims that the Shahi Eidgah mosque was built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna during the Mughal era and seeks possession of the land after the mosque's removal. On August 1, the court dismissed challenges from the Shahi Eidgah management committee and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board regarding the maintainability of these suits, ruling that they are not prohibited by the Limitation Act, Waqf Act, or the Places of Worship Act. The court emphasized that the religious character of the disputed site must be determined, as it cannot simultaneously hold the status of both a temple and a mosque. The outcome of this case could significantly impact the ongoing religious and historical contentions surrounding the site in Mathura.