Muslim Side Objects to Plea for Worship at 'Krishna Koop' in Mathura's Shahi Idgah

Muslim Side Objects to Plea for Worship at 'Krishna Koop' in Mathura's Shahi Idgah

The Muslim party has raised objections to a petition requesting permission for worship at the "Krishna Koop" within the grounds of Mathura's Shahi Idgah. They have urged the Allahabad High Court not to issue any orders on the application, citing the ongoing lawsuit regarding its admissibility. 

The Muslim party has contested the legitimacy of the lawsuit aimed at the "removal" of the Shahi Idgah mosque, alleging that it stands on a 13.37-acre plot of land belonging to the Katra Keshav Deo temple. Following the arguments presented by both parties, the High Court scheduled the next hearing in the case for April 1st.

On Wednesday, the Muslim party raised an objection to the application filed by Ashutosh Pandey under Section 151 (the inherent power of the court) of the Civil Procedure Code.

In his plea, Mr. Pandey stated that Hindu devotees perform the "Basoda puja" annually at the "Krishna Koop" (well) located within the Shahi Idgah complex, adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, specifically on 'Mata Sheetla Saptami' and 'Mata Sheetala Ashtami'.

This year 'Mata Sheetla Saptami' is on April 1 and 'Mata Sheetla Ashtami' on April 2, the plea said.

During those specific days, Mr. Pandey emphasized in the plea that the plaintiffs are required to conduct the "Basoda puja" at Krishna Koop. However, he alleged that the defendants are obstructing them from carrying out the puja.

The Muslim side argued that until the hearing on the maintainability suit concludes, no decision should be made regarding such an application. They also opposed the application, asserting that the property in question is Waqf property, and therefore, the plea is not maintainable.

In May of the previous year, the High Court took over jurisdiction of approximately 15 cases concerning the dispute surrounding the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque conflict.

 

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