Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah Mosque Case Hearing Adjourned By Court In Mathura

The Allahabad High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing in the long-running Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute until August 25, taking note of the ongoing mediation process before the district court in Mathura. The adjournment followed a joint request by the parties involved, who informed the court that mediation proceedings, initiated under the directions of the Supreme Court, are currently underway in an effort to resolve the sensitive religious dispute.

Hearing the matter, Justice Avnish Saxena recorded the submissions made by both sides regarding the progress of mediation. The court noted that the Supreme Court has scheduled the next Lok Adalat proceedings from August 21 to August 23, 2026, where the mediation process is expected to continue. "It is jointly submitted that the mediation proceedings is continuing before the District Court, Mathura as per the directions of hon'ble Supreme Court. The next date fixed by top court for Lok Adalat is from August 21 to August 23, 2026. As such, the case is adjourned as prayed," Justice Saxena observed while deferring the matter.

During the hearing, one of the plaintiffs also moved an application seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh government and the local administration to prevent any individual or group from entering the disputed premises to hold meetings, perform karya seva, or organise any event that could disturb public order. The plea was filed amid concerns over maintaining peace and law and order at the disputed site while mediation efforts are in progress. The High Court did not pass an immediate order on the request and instead directed the parties to file their objections, if any, before considering the application further.

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The Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah dispute centres on land in Mathura where the Shahi Idgah mosque stands adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhumi temple complex. The Hindu side has filed 18 separate civil suits seeking possession of the land, removal of the Shahi Idgah mosque structure, restoration of what it claims to be the original temple, and a permanent injunction. The Muslim side has opposed these claims, arguing that the suits are legally not maintainable and that the mosque's status is protected under existing laws.

The dispute has been the subject of multiple legal proceedings over the past few years and is among several religious property cases being heard by courts across India. The Supreme Court had earlier encouraged mediation as a means of exploring an amicable settlement between the parties before the litigation proceeds further. With the mediation process still ongoing, the High Court has chosen to defer substantive hearings until after the scheduled Lok Adalat sessions. The matter is now expected to be taken up again on August 25, when the court will review the progress of the mediation and consider the pending applications before deciding the next course of action.

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