[ The Indian Express ] Krishna Janmbhoomi-Idgah suit: Hindu side says forcible possession of temple land does not make it Waqf property

The article discusses the ongoing legal dispute over the Krishna Janmbhoomi and Shahi Eidgah in Mathura.

Key points from the article:
– The Hindu side in the case argued that the property in question was a temple and after taking forcible possession of the same, it was used to offer Namaz.
– They contended that this does not change the character of the land and it is not a Waqf property.
– The Muslim side had questioned the maintainability of the suit, claiming the disputed Shahi Idgah Masjid is a Waqf property.
– They argued that only the Wakf Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the matter and the civil court does not.
– The Hindu side responded that the suit is maintainable and the plea regarding non-maintainability can only be decided after leading evidence.
– They also argued that the application of Places of Worship Act as well as Waqf Act can only be determined by evidence by the parties in suit.
– Justice Mayank Kumar Jain, who was hearing the petitions on the maintainability of the suit, fixed April 30 as the next date of hearing.

This article provides a detailed account of the arguments presented by both sides in the ongoing legal dispute over the Krishna Janmbhoomi and Shahi Eidgah in Mathura.

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