Headline
The Supreme Court of India questioned the High Court of Allahabad about transfer of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute case.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India questioned the High Court of Allahabad High on decision to transfer cases related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute from the trial court to itself, quoting jurisdictional concerns.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Committee of Management Trust Shahi Idgah vs. Bhagwan Shrikrishna Virajman Next Friend and Others.
- Judges Name: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar.
- The High Court of Allahabad, despite lacking original jurisdiction, transferred the case to itself.
- The dispute involves claims by the Hindu side that the Shahi Idgah Masjid was constructed on Krishna Janmabhoomi land.
- A 1991 law, the Places of Worship Act, was initially cited to bar the suit but was overturned by the Mathura District Court in 2022.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India mentioned that the High Court can only transfer cases to itself under “extraordinary circumstances.” It adjourned the case to be heard after the winter vacation.
Impact
The case highlights the jurisdictional limits of High Courts and stresses on legal consistency in disputes involving sensitive religious sites.
Why It Matters
The ruling of the Supreme Court could influence the handling of same disputes and reinforce the limits of judicial authority under extraordinary original civil jurisdiction.
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Also read – INTRA-COURT APPEAL TO BE REVIEWED IN KRISHNA JANMABHOOMI DISPUTE BY SC
