How has the Allahabad High Court addressed the dispute related to Mathura's Krishna Janambhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque
The Allahabad High Court has consolidated 15 suits related to the dispute between Mathura's Krishna Janambhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque.
The Allahabad High Court addressed the dispute between Mathura's Krishna Janambhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque by consolidating 15 suits and providing a comprehensive judgement. Here are the key points:
- The court established that there was a pre-existing temple at the disputed site which was demolished to construct the mosque.
- The judgement acknowledged the religious significance of the site to Hindus as the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
- The court decided to divide the disputed land into three equal parts:
- One-third was awarded to the deity 'Bhagwan Shri Krishna Virajman.'
- One-third was given to the Sunni Waqf Board.
- One-third was granted to the Nirmohi Akhara.
- The court directed the development of the temple by the deity's trust, while the mosque was to be built at an alternative site provided by the government.
- All the parties involved were given rights of appeal to the Supreme Court.
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