January 10th 2025.
In New Delhi, the Supreme Court made a significant decision on Friday regarding a plea submitted by the management committee of Sambhal's Jama Masjid. The court ordered for a status quo to be maintained in regards to a private well located near the entrance of the mosque. This means that no actions can be taken regarding the well without the court's permission. Additionally, the authorities were instructed to file a status report within two weeks.
The committee of management of the Shahi Jama Masjid had filed a plea challenging a previous order made by the Sambhal Senior Division Civil Judge on November 19, 2024. This order allowed for an advocate commissioner to survey the mosque. The committee argued that this survey had led to violence and loss of life, which prompted the urgent intervention of the Supreme Court. Representing the committee, senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi emphasized the historical significance of the well, stating that it has been a source of water for the mosque for many years.
One of the main concerns raised by Ahmadi was a notice referring to the site as "Hari Mandir" and plans for religious activities to take place there. The Chief Justice responded by saying that no such activities would be permitted and instructed for a status report to be filed. The bench made it clear that the status quo must be maintained in regards to the well and that no notices related to it would be taken into effect.
Representing the Hindu side, advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain argued that the well is located outside the purview of the mosque and has historically been used for worship. However, Ahmadi countered this argument by stating that the well is partly within and partly outside the mosque premises, supported by a Google Maps image.
The plea filed by the mosque committee requested for an appropriate direction to be given to the District Magistrate of Sambhal to ensure that no steps would be taken regarding the well without the court's permission. The committee expressed their concerns about the previous order, which was allowed without hearing their side of the case and led to violence and loss of life.
In summary, the Supreme Court has issued a notice and ordered for a status quo to be maintained in regards to a private well located near the entrance of Sambhal's Jama Masjid. The committee of management has raised concerns over this well and the court has instructed for a status report to be filed. The court has also made it clear that no activities will be permitted in the well area and that the status quo must be maintained. The plea also requests for the District Magistrate to be directed to not take any actions without the court's permission.
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