Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Survey on Shahi Idgah Mosque

The Allahabad High Court's decision to conduct a scientific survey on the disputed site in Mathura remains in effect.

The Supreme Court of India has refused to issue a stay order on the Allahabad High Court's decision to allow a scientific survey on the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura, a site of a land dispute.
Hindu parties claim that the 17th century Mughal-era mosque was built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Krishna.
The Allahabad High Court has approved the conduct of a scientific survey on the Shahi Idgah complex at Mathura, with the modalities of the survey to be decided on December 18.
The survey will be conducted in the same manner as it has been done at the Gyanvapi Temple in Varanasi.
Nine cases have been filed in Mathura Court in the cases of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah Masjid.