After apex court directive, hearing in many religious places' cases deferred

In view of the Supreme Court's December 12 order to all courts refraining them from passing orders in cases related to religious places under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, various courts in Uttar Pradesh have adjourned hearings in such lawsuits.

- HT Correspondents

LUCKNOW/PRAYAGRAJ:

Atala mosque case In Jaunpur, the court of civil judge (junior division) on Tuesday postponed the date of passing order for survey of the Atala Masjid till March 2, 2025, said district government advocate Satish Chandra Pandey.

A suit was filed before the Jaunpur court on May 17, 2024 by the Swaraj Vahini Association and Santosh Kumar Mishra, a local resident, seeking a declaration that the disputed property was 'Atala Devi Mandir' and followers of the Sanatan religion be allowed the right of worship therein.