Shahi Idgah: “Removal” barred by law of limitation, argues counsel

The prayer in the suit shows the structure of the mosque is there and the committee of management is in possession of the same, Ahmadi said.

“In this way, a question/dispute has been raised on Waqf property and thus provisions of Waqf Act will apply and in such it is the Waqf tribunal who has jurisdiction to hear the matter and not a civil court,” she said.

After hearing the argument, the high court fixed 13 March as the next date of hearing the plea on the maintainability of the suit, which seeks “removal” of the Shahi Idgah mosque, which the Hindu side claims has been built on 13.37 acres of the land belonging to the Katra Keshav Deo Temple.

In May 2023, the high court transferred to itself all 15 cases related to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi–Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute.