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The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition by the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid committee challenging a trial court's order for a survey of the mosque. The suit claims the mosque was built in 1526 after demolishing a temple. The court upheld the survey order, stating the Hindu plaintiffs are only seeking access to a protected monument

While upholding the trial court's survey order, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal vacated the interim stay on the Hindu plaintiffs' suit. The mosque committee had asked for the suit to be dismissed on the ground that the Hindu side's claim to the site was prima facie barred under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The legislation prohibits conversion of any place of worship and mandates maintaining the religious character of any such site that existed on Aug 15, 1947.

Sambhal authorities demolished a mosque and a marriage hall. Both structures were on government land, previously a pond. Owners received notices but did not remove the encroachments. This marks the second mosque demolition in Sambhal within four months. Another mosque was razed in June. These actions follow recent violence during a mosque inspection. Authorities state all demolitions are peaceful.

Security has been heightened around Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal following a court-ordered survey sparked by claims of the mosque originally being a temple. Police presence has increased, and authorities urge worshippers to offer Friday prayers in local mosques to maintain peace. Gatherings near the mosque are discouraged, with strict measures in place to prevent any potential unrest.

In 1878, the Allahabad High Court ruled that Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal had been used as a mosque for over 100 years, dismissing claims of it being a Hindu temple. The mosque committee now plans to approach the Supreme Court to prevent any misconceptions about the mosque.

Allahabad High Court orders cleaning of a mosque in Sambhal following an ASI report stating whitewashing is unnecessary. The Masjid Committee plans to file objections against the order amid ongoing legal disputes. The mosque gained attention after violence erupted during a Jama Mosque survey in November 2024.

Amidst tensions in Sambhal due to the controversial Shahi Jama Masjid survey, the Supreme Court directed the trial court to halt proceedings and keep the survey report sealed until reviewed by the Allahabad High Court. Violence erupted on November 24 following the survey order, leading to fatalities. Authorities restored internet services and ensured peaceful Friday prayers.

Three people were killed and over 20 police officers were injured during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. The survey, prompted by claims that the mosque was built on a former temple site, was met with stone-pelting by "anti-social elements," leading to clashes with police.

The Allahabad High Court will hear the Jama Masjid and Harihar temple dispute case on May 5. The Archeological Survey of India sought more time to file a counter-affidavit. The court granted time for replies and rejoinders. The Masjid committee challenges a Sambhal court order for an archaeological survey.

The Allahabad High Court is set to deliver its judgment on Monday regarding a dispute between the Jami Masjid and Shri Harihar temple in Sambhal. The Sambhal Mosque Management Committee filed a petition seeking a stay on trial court proceedings concerning a suit by Hindu plaintiffs.

The Shahi Jama Masjid management sought permission from the ASI to redecorate the mosque ahead of Ramzan. The Sambhal administration stated that no work should proceed without ASI approval, as the property is under its jurisdiction. This follows a history of cleaning and decorating the mosque before Ramzan.

Vishnu Shankar Jain, petitioner in the Sambhal mosque case, denied leading a mob and raising "Jai Shree Ram" slogans, blaming the Samajwadi Party and others for spreading misinformation. He clarified that slogans were raised by people in a Hindu-majority area as he was being escorted out after the court-mandated survey.