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News India Live, Digital Desk: Allahabad High Court has conducted an important hearing in the ongoing legal dispute regarding the historical Jama Masjid of Sambhal. The court has not only given strict instructions regarding security and law and order, but has also made its stand clear on the petitions questioning the role of the administration in the case.
3 main points of the High Court order
Status quo and Namaz: The court has clarified that prayers and other religious activities in the mosque premises will continue as per the guidelines already decided by the Supreme Court and the lower court. Any kind of disruption in this will not be tolerated.
Tight security guard: The court has directed the District Administration (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) to maintain peace in the area in view of the tension created after the survey. The local administration will be responsible for any untoward incident.
Controlling rumours: The police have been ordered to keep a strict vigil and take action against the misleading information being spread on social media and posts that disturb communal harmony.
Court’s stance on demand for resignation of SP and Collector
After the violence and tension in Sambhal recently, some organizations and political leaders have Collector (DM) And Superintendent of Police (SP) Had approached the court demanding resignation.
Court’s comment: Expressing displeasure over this demand, the High Court said that demanding resignation of administrative officers cannot be a part of the judicial process.
logic: The court said that the law is taking its course and accountability of any officer will be decided on the basis of investigation and not on the basis of external pressure or political rhetoric.
The Background of the Controversy
The whole controversy started when the mosque was surveyed on the orders of a civil court to find out whether it was built on the structure of a temple.
violence: Violence broke out in Sambhal during and after the survey, in which incidents of stone pelting and arson took place.
Political conflict: Samajwadi Party (SP) and other opposition parties have accused the administration of unilateral action, while the government is calling it compliance with the court order.