The Supreme Court suggested Hindu and Muslim sides in Ayodhya, Mathura, and Gyanvapi resolve disputes through mediation, but both refused, citing complex legal issues and insisting on court hearings. The SC had sent notices for the ‘Samadhan Samaroh’ from August 21-23 to resolve thousands of pending cases that could benefit from consensus.
Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute Details
The Gyanvapi case arises from conflicting claims over the religious nature of the complex. Hindus claim the Somnath Vyas family performed prayers in the mosque’s underground until 1993, while Muslims assert the mosque belonged to them historically and underwent changes over time. The core dispute involves a 17th-century Hindu temple allegedly demolished during Aurangzeb’s rule, whereas Muslims maintain the mosque predates that period.
Mathura Shahi Eidgah Controversy
The Mathura dispute involves the Shahi Eidgah mosque allegedly built on Krishna Janmabhoomi land. Hindus filed a civil suit claiming the mosque occupies temple grounds and demand relocation. The original 2020 petition was dismissed under the Places of Worship Act, but the district court later overturned this decision, prompting renewed contention.
Sambhal Mosque Conflict
In Sambhal, a civil court instructed an advocate commissioner on November 19, 2024, to survey the Shahi Jama Masjid. The subsequent unrest, including stone pelting and vehicle arson, reportedly caused four deaths. On November 24, violence erupted again between police and demonstrators when surveyors attempted a second inspection in Chandausi.
