On November 24, 2024 protests against a second survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent, killing four people and causing widespread unrest. The controversy has since taken a legal turn with a Public Interest Litigation filed in the Allahabad High Court demanding a judicial probe into the role of the police and the District Magistrate in the incident.This arose because of protests by local authorities' actions: while conducting the second survey for allegations of Shahi Jama Masjid having allegedly illegally raised structures on the community premises, public and open area. After failing to make anything of a conclusive verdict after first one. Public and common folk get disturbed. During the protest, tensions between protesters and police turned high. Police had to deploy force on crowds, including lathi charges and tear gas that killed four persons in scuffles and wounded scores of people. Eyewitnesses and several videos on social media have made claims that police overplayed their hand to aggravate public anger. PIL before the Allahabad High Court has some very serious questions from the administrative processes, alleging police and DM were careless and there had been gross misconduct by them and used forces and made a killing with damage in property. A judicial review independent to investigate facts would bring accountability upon failure by the administration procedure. Legal experts feel that the PIL raises larger questions about the handling of protests and communal sensitivities. The critics argue that the process of carrying out the second survey without proper communication has further vitiated the atmosphere. Others feel that the need of the hour is to balance legal nicety with respect for the feelings of communities whose sentiments are involved. The State Government has, however, claimed that the survey is an administrative exercise. According to a spokesperson, the step was taken in accordance with court orders, and it was not intended to be against any particular community. Still, opposition parties and civil rights groups have demanded greater transparency and accountability as they called for immediate action against those responsible for the violence. Allahabad High Court has yet to fix a date for considering the PIL. The case itself is of considerable importance in terms of administrative authority and public trust related to communal matters. Going this long makes the appropriate statements regarding governance and civil liberties in the state of Uttar Pradesh.