Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute: Litigants' mediation talks remain inconclusive
The Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura arose after the Hindu side filed a petition alleging that the mosque was built in the 17th century on the exact spot where Lord Krishna was born
The ongoing Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura, concerning the land where Lord Krishna was born, saw mediation talks between the Hindu and Muslim litigants on August 7, but they were ultimately inconclusive, according to lawyers. The parties are set to meet again on August 18 for further discussions, as directed by the Supreme Court.
The dispute originated when the Hindu side filed a petition, alleging that the mosque, Shahi Idgah, was built in 17th century on the exact spot where Lord Krishna was born. Around 18 petitioners, claiming to be devoted followers of Lord Krishna, assert that the Shahi Idgah occupies the 13.37-acre plot owned by the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust and demand its return.
The Supreme Court initiated the SAMADHAN SAMAROH program to encourage amicable settlements of pending cases through mediation. Both sides have been advised to relinquish the land to the temple trust and provide an alternative to the Muslim side. However, the Muslim side's representative, Tanveer Ahmed, has rejected the Hindu proposal and insisted on sticking to the 1968 agreement between the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sangh and the Intezamia Committee.
The matter remains under dispute in the Supreme Court, and Special Judge Arvind Kumar Yadav has given the litigants one last chance to reach a resolution on August 18. If no positive outcome is achieved, the Supreme Court itself will take up the task of examining the case and deciding on the validity of the claims.
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