New Delhi, July 28: The Supreme Court heard arguments from the Muslim side regarding the ongoing dispute over the court commissioner survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on Tuesday. The hearing was not concluded, and the Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for August 4, when the Hindu side will present its arguments.
This case challenges a decision by the Allahabad High Court, which upheld a lower court’s order for a survey of the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid by a court commissioner. The Muslim side has contested the High Court’s ruling in the Supreme Court, asserting that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to issue such an order.
During the hearing, lawyers for the Muslim side argued that the civil court’s directive for a survey is not in accordance with the law. They contended that such an order exceeds the jurisdiction of the relevant court and cannot be deemed valid. Based on this, they challenged the Allahabad High Court’s decision and requested the Supreme Court to intervene.
The Muslim side maintains that appointing a court commissioner to conduct a survey in relation to the mosque dispute contradicts legal procedures. They argue that the court should first determine whether the matter is admissible for hearing before issuing any orders for investigation or survey.
Meanwhile, the Hindu side will now have the opportunity to present its arguments. The Supreme Court has clarified that the next hearing will take place on August 4, during which the Hindu side will present its case. Following this, the court will consider the arguments from both sides and issue further orders as necessary.
The ongoing case concerning the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal has remained at the center of judicial proceedings for some time. Following the Allahabad High Court’s decision, all eyes are now on the Supreme Court’s hearing of this dispute. The direction of the case and the subsequent legal process are expected to become clearer after the Hindu side’s arguments on August 4.
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