Headline
The Supreme Court of India petition filed against orders on survey on religious sites.
Summary
A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India by Alok Sharma and Priya Mishra, challenging survey orders on religious framework.They argue these contravene and violate the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, and abuse communal harmony.
Key Facts
- Petitioners: Alok Sharma, Priya Mishra; Advocate Narendra Mishra.
- Cases: Sambhal Jama Masjid (Chandausi, UP), Ajmer Sharif Dargah (Rajasthan), Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi, Gyanvapi.
- Recent SC Order: CJI Sanjiv Khanna-led bench ordered Sambhal trial court to postpone proceedings of survey pending review by the Allahabad High Court.
- Controversial Claims: Allegations were made that few religious structures were built over ancient temples.
- The survey order of Sambhal led to unrest, causing 4 deaths.
Legal Insights
The petition invokes the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which bans changing the character of religious sites as they stood on 15th August, 1947.
Impact
Judicial surveys on sensitive sites risk worsening communal tensions. Intervention of the Supreme Court aims to uphold peace and legal consistency.
Why It Matters
The case stresses on balancing historical claims with legal structure to control communal unrest and maintain secular harmony in India.
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