Places Of Worship Act: How Gyanvapi Masjid, Krishna Janmabhoomi & Bhojhshala Disputes Fare Against Law

Here's a brief overview of Gyanvapi mosque-Kashi Vishwanath temple dispute, Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi case and the Bhojshala Complex issue and there strength against the Places of Worship Act.

The Supreme Court said that the Places of Worship Act was a legislative instrument designed to protect the secular features of the Indian Polity. ( Image Source :PTI )

The Supreme Court will soon hear the petition filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee against an Allahabad High Court verdict that held the suit filed before the Varanasi court by the Hindu side is not barred by the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. On the other hand, the Allahabad High Court is hearing the issue of maintainability of suits seeking removal of the Shahi Idgah Masjid from the 13.37-acre complex, which it shares with the Katra Keshav Dev temple in the