New Delhi: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has directed the trial court to pause proceedings in the Sambhal mosque dispute until the Shahi Idgah committee moves the High Court. The apex court has also ordered that the advocate commissioners’ survey report be kept in a sealed cover.
The Supreme Court has decided to keep the case pending and has scheduled the next hearing for the week commencing January 6, 2025. This decision comes amidst heightened tensions and legal complexities surrounding the historical Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
The dispute, which has seen significant communal tensions, revolves around claims that the mosque was built on the site of a former Hindu temple. The Supreme Court’s intervention aims to ensure a thorough judicial review while maintaining peace and order in the region.
The court’s directive to seal the survey report underscores the sensitivity of the matter and the need for careful judicial scrutiny. As the case progresses, all eyes will be on the High Court’s response and the subsequent developments in this high-profile dispute.
