Allahabad HC Rejects Muslim Side’s Petition In Sambhal Jama Masjid Case

In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the civil revision petition filed by the Muslim side in the contentious Sambhal Jama Masjid survey dispute.

A single bench led by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal delivered the ruling, effectively rejecting the mosque committee’s arguments.

The high court’s decision clearly confirms that the district court will continue to hear the case related to the survey of Sambhal’s Jama Masjid.

This outcome marks a major setback for the Muslim committee, which had sought to challenge the maintainability of the lawsuit in the lower courts.

The Muslim committee had filed the civil revision petition in the Allahabad High Court contesting the validity of the trial proceeding in the Sambhal district court.

They challenged the earlier decision dated 19 November 2024 by the civil court, which permitted the survey case to move forward.

The committee’s petition aimed to halt the case and raise questions about the legal standing of the ongoing proceedings.

Court’s Decision After Detailed Hearing

After hearing the petition in detail on 13 May 2025, the Allahabad High Court reserved its judgment and has now dismissed the petition, allowing the district court trial to proceed.

Justice Agrawal’s bench rejected all submissions from the Muslim side, underscoring the legal correctness of the civil court’s jurisdiction over the matter.

The dispute centres around the Sambhal Jama Masjid and the nearby Harihar temple.

The survey case has drawn considerable attention due to its religious and communal sensitivities, involving claims and counterclaims about land and property rights.

The legal proceedings have been closely followed as they bear on the larger context of mosque-temple disputes in the region.

This judgment confirms that the district court remains the competent forum for resolving the survey dispute.

The district court will now examine the Muslim committee’s case in detail.

The ruling affirms that the judicial process respects and enforces established legal pathways.

The Allahabad High Court’s decision is a pivotal moment in the Sambhal Jama Masjid survey case, clarifying the jurisdictional issues and enabling the district court to carry forward the trial.

The verdict has brought legal clarity, ending the uncertainty over whether the case could be stayed at a higher judicial level.

As the matter returns to the district court, it will proceed with renewed focus, with the judiciary continuing to handle this sensitive issue with care and due process.

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