Krishna Janmabhumi Dispute: Plea In Mathura Court Seeks Presence Of ASI Officials During Court-Ordered Inspection Of Eidgah

A fresh plea has been moved before a court in Mathura seeking the presence of officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) during the time when Court Amin inspects/surveys the Eidgah mosque premises, pursuant to Court's December 22 order, in connection with the Sri Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah dispute case.

The plea has been moved by the National Treasurer of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, Dinesh Sharma in the suit (Bhagwan Balkrishna vs. Intezamia Committee) filed by the National President of Hindu Sena (through Advocate Shailesh Dube), Vishnu Gupta seeking possession of the Shahi Idgah premises and demolition of the present structure situated there.

It may be noted hearing Gupta's plea, Civil Judge III Sonika Verma had, on December 22, directed the Civil Court Amin (also known as court officers) to visit and survey the disputed site and submit a report (with maps) before the Court by January 20.

Read more about the Court's order here: Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute: Mathura Court Orders Court Amin To Survey Disputed Site, Submit Report By January 2

Now, seeking ASI officials' presence during the survey/inspection, the instant plea has been moved by Gupta by stating thus:

"The court has passed an order to get the status of the spot through 'Amin Sahab', but regarding the installation of the stones in the Idgah, and to bring the correct facts, and to reach the correct conclusion, it is necessary that the officials of the Archaeological Survey of India are present during the inspection by 'Amin sahab' and they should note down all the facts and give their suggestions regarding the age of the stones."

The plea also alleges that in the Eidgah, the stones of the ancient temple, mythological inscriptions, and artworks have been installed and the stones of all the artifacts of Thakur ji have been replaced making it appear as if the remains of the ancient temple have been buried in Idgah.

In view of this, the plea prays that the directions as prayed for in the plea be passed. 

It may be noted that on Monday, the Shahi Idgah Mosque Committee filed an application before the Mathura Court objecting to the Court's order for an 'Amin survey' of the mosque premises. 

It is important to mention that in the suit in question (Bhagwan Balkrishna vs. Intezamia Committee), plaintiff Gupta has challenged the ownership of 13.77-acre land on which the Idgah is built. The suit states that the Idgah was constructed by Aurangzeb on the 13.37 acres of Shri Krishna's birthplace after demolishing the Sri Krishna temple.