Indian Supreme Court Orders Suspension of Local Court Proceedings in Shahi Masjid Case

Sambhal: The Supreme Court of India has ordered local courts to halt proceedings in the ongoing dispute over the Shahi Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

The court’s order comes after the mosque committee challenged the local court’s decision to carry out a survey of the mosque site.

According to Indian media, the mosque committee had approached the Supreme Court, requesting that the court suspend the survey, which they argued could infringe upon the legal rights of the mosque.

The Supreme Court, upon reviewing the case, issued a directive stating that the mosque committee must be given the opportunity to exercise its legal rights in the matter.

The Supreme Court also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and order in the area during the ongoing legal proceedings.

In response to rising tensions in the region, especially during Friday prayers, the authorities in Sambhal have implemented stringent security measures.

Additional police and security forces have been deployed to prevent any potential unrest or violence.

The controversy surrounding the Shahi Masjid intensified following claims that the mosque was built on the site of an ancient temple.

A recent survey of the mosque, conducted in connection with these claims, led to violent clashes in which five people tragically lost their lives.

The issue has sparked significant tensions in the region, leading to concerns over potential communal violence.

The police have been working to maintain law and order, with additional forces stationed in the area to monitor the situation closely.

The Supreme Court’s intervention aims to bring a sense of calm and allow for a thorough legal process to determine the future of the Shahi Masjid. The case will now be pending further judicial review, with local courts instructed to suspend any immediate action on the matter.

As of now, the court’s decision and the situation on the ground remain fluid, with both sides of the dispute awaiting further developments.