Supreme court orders the Sambhal court to adjourn hearing on Shahi Jama Masjid survey

Supreme court orders the Sambhal court to adjourn hearing on Shahi Jama Masjid survey

India's Supreme Court has intervened in the Shahi Jama Masjid survey case and tried to put a temporary halt to the proceedings. This was done by the apex court on an order given for a view from the apex court in order to understand fallout that comes forth from the ongoing row as it bases demand for survey of the mosque premisesIt originates as a writ petition filed before the Sambhal district court, seeking an exploration survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid under the auspices of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The petitioners are of the view that historic evidence establishes the existence of a temple on the site before the setting up of the mosque and have claimed that a truth survey was necessary to discover the reality behind the controversy of the site. However, the mosque management committee refuses to accept this demand. They claim that the plea is politically motivated and aimed at creating an agonized atmosphere in the region. The place has been a prayer site since time immemorial, and any interference with this place of worship is considered as violation of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 that protects the status of places of worship as of August 15, 1947. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, during the Supreme Court hearing, admitted the sensitivity of the issue, emphasizing that the need of the hour was to maintain peace and harmony. The court mentioned that allowing parallel proceedings before the district court would only complicate matters and inflame tensions further. The bench noted that the questions involved are broader legal and constitutional issues, which deserve careful consideration at the highest judicial level. It has therefore asked the district court to halt its proceedings until the Supreme Court has had an opportunity to examine the case . This development has attracted much attention due to its implications for other disputes concerning religious structures. Legal analysts argue that the outcome of this case could set a precedent in the interpretation of the Places of Worship Act and its application in similar controversies. The Supreme Court's intervention underlines the judiciary's role in managing delicate issues that have far-reaching consequences for social harmony. It has assured all parties that it will expedite the hearing to avoid prolonged uncertainty..

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