Sambhal temple-mosque row: Court postpones hearing to July 21
A court in Chandausi has postponed the hearing regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute to July 21 due to a stay on proceedings by the Supreme Court. The case involves claims by Hindu petitioners that the mosque was built over a temple, which has been contested by the Muslim side. Recent surveys at the site have led to unrest, resulting in fatalities and injuries, prompting police action against several individuals.
- ▪The hearing was originally scheduled for May 26, 2026, but has been postponed.
- ▪Hindu petitioners claim the mosque was built over a temple, while the Muslim side contests this.
- ▪Recent surveys at the site have caused significant unrest, leading to deaths and injuries.
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A court in Chandausi on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) postponed to July 21 the hearing in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute in the wake of the stay on proceedings by the Supreme Court. The matter was listed for hearing before Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aditya Singh.Shahi Jama Masjid advocate Shakeel Ahmed Warsi told reporters that the hearing in this case was to be held today (May 26, 2026) but due to the stay on proceedings ordered by the Supreme Court, the hearing was postponed and will be held on July 21.
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