Sambhal Mosque Must Not Be Disputed Site | Ishrat Husain

March 4, 2025 is going to be a turning point in the history of Sambhal Jama Masjid case as the Allahabad High Court agreed to refer to the Sambhal Jama Masjid as a "disputed site." The court also instructed the stenographer to use the term "disputed structure" for the Shahi Masjid, following a request from other side. Though, it was oral instruction of the court and the next date is fixed on April 08, 2025. Such judicial instructions provide oxygen to the issues for political upheaval. It is pertinent to mention here that this instruction was given in Civil Revision (4/2025) on interim order of local civil court having original jurisdiction. Citing precedent, one party pointed out that the Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir site was referred to as a "disputed structure" for seven decades while the legal battle continued. Factually, there is huge difference between the two and that should not be ignored. The government declared the Babri mosque a