HC to refer to Shahi Masjid in Sambhal as ‘disputed structure’

Disputed building in Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh)

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) – The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday agreed to refer to the Sambhal Jama Masjid as a “disputed structure.” The court also instructed the stenographer to use the term “disputed structure” for the Shahi Masjid, following a request from the Hindu side.

The High Court was hearing a petition filed by the mosque committee opposing an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report that stated there was no need for whitewashing at this time. H.H. (Adv.) Hari Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu petitioners, challenged the committee’s claim that it was responsible for the mosque’s maintenance under a 1927 agreement, arguing that the responsibility lies with the ASI.

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As per the reports, while delivering its order, H.H. Jain requested the bench to refer to the mosque as a “disputed structure,” and the court agreed. The bench then instructed the stenographer to use the term “disputed structure” for the mosque. In this case, taking note of the report of the Archaeological Survey of India, the High Court had only allowed the cleaning of the building.