Mathura Court Dismisses 9 Pleas Seeking Impleadment in 'Krishna Janmabhoomi' Lawsuits
The lawsuits demand the removal of a 17th-century mosque near what is considered Krishnaâs birthplace in Mathura.
The Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura. Photo: PTI
Religion29/Jan/2021
Mathura: A Mathura court on Thursday dismissed all nine pleas seeking to have a say during the adjudication of some lawsuits for removal of the 17h century Shahi Idgah mosque from near the birthplace of Krishna here.
The impleadment pleas were rejected by District and Sessions Judge Yashvant Kumar Mishra, Mathura’s District Government Counsel Sanjai Gaur said.
A total of three lawsuits challenging the decisions of a senior civil judge ruling, rejecting the plea earlier for the removal of the mosque, are pending before the court of the district and sessions judge.