Supreme Court Stays HC Order Appointing Commissioner to Inspect Shahi Eidgah Masjid.

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has stayed the High Court order appointing a commissioner to inspect the Shahi Eidgah Masjid in Uttar Pradesh. The order comes in response to a petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, which had challenged the High Court’s decision to appoint a commissioner to inspect the mosque.

The Shahi Eidgah Masjid is a historic mosque located in the city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The mosque has been the subject of a long-standing dispute between the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board and the Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan, a trust that manages the nearby Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple.

The High Court had appointed a commissioner to inspect the mosque and submit a report on its condition, following a petition filed by the Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan. The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board had challenged the order, arguing that the mosque was a Waqf property and that the High Court did not have the jurisdiction to appoint a commissioner.

The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the High Court order is a significant development in the ongoing dispute over the Shahi Eidgah Masjid. The decision is expected to provide temporary relief to the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, which has been fighting to retain control over the mosque.

The dispute over the Shahi Eidgah Masjid is a reflection of the complex and contentious nature of property disputes in India, particularly those involving religious sites. The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the High Court order is likely to be followed by further legal proceedings, as the parties involved continue to fight for control over the mosque.

The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the High Court order appointing a commissioner to inspect the Shahi Eidgah Masjid is a significant development in the ongoing dispute over the mosque. The decision is expected to provide temporary relief to the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, but the dispute is likely to continue as the parties involved fight for control over the mosque. The case highlights the complex and contentious nature of property disputes in India, particularly those involving religious sites.