Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute: Supreme Court Expresses Reluctance to Interfere With Consolidation of Suits

The Supreme Court in the case Committee of Management Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah v. Bhagwan Shrikrishna Virajman & Ors. observed and has expressed reluctance to interfere with the order of Allahabad High Court to consolidate all suits relating to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute.

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The Supreme Court in the case Committee of Management Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah v. Bhagwan Shrikrishna Virajman & Ors. observed and has expressed reluctance to interfere with the order of Allahabad High Court to consolidate all suits relating to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute.

The bench comprising of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanan and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the present matter.

The bench in the case orally observed that the consolidation would be in the benefit of both sides.

The bench did not pass any order today and adjourned the matter.

The bench in the case was hearing the Special Leave Petition filed by the Shahi Idgah Mosque Committee challenging the order passed by the Allahabad High Court in January 2024 to consolidate all 15 suits filed by Hindu parties raising claims over the mosque at Mathura.

In May 2023, thus, the High Court had transferred to itself all the suits from the trial court.

The counsel appearing for the Mosque Committee submitted before the court that complications will arise since all the suits, which have been clubbed together, are not of the same nature.