The case is related to the Shahi Idgah mosque at Mathura, which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Police say area has been divided into 4 zones & barricades have been placed at sensitive spots. Traffic has been diverted & action will be taken against those found flouting orders.
Suits filed by Hindu litigants seek 'removal' of the Shahi Idgah mosque located adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, which they claim was built after demolition of the temple.
Plea seeks directions to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust to put up a board saying the present sanctum sanctorum is 'not the real birthplace' of Hindu god Krishna.
The Allahabad High Court on 14 December had allowed the appointment of an advocate commissioner to monitor a Gyanvapi-like survey of the 17th century mosque.
In an interview, former MP CM Uma Bharti says disputed Kashi & Mathura sites should be exempted from Places of Worship Act, also expresses interest in contesting Lok Sabha polls.
It has been alleged the mosque was built on land believed to be Krishna's birthplace. Tanveer Ahmad, Shahi Idgah's counsel, says they'll challenge court order on 2 January.
The recent resignations of its seniormost judges are among the most pointed institutional protests Pakistan has witnessed since the lawyers’ movement of the late 2000s.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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