“Do not take any action”, Supreme Court's instructions to the lower court in Jama Masjid case
-Jama Masjid Sambhal: Jama Masjid case reaches Supreme Court in Uttar Pradesh
-The Supreme Court intervened in this matter and gave important instructions to the lower court.
New Delhi. Supreme Court on Jama Masjid Sambhal: The Supreme Court has given important instructions to the Sessions Court in the Jama Masjid case in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The court, while hearing the petition of Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee challenging the decision of the Sessions Court, has directed the Sambhal Sessions Court not to take any action.
The petition challenging the decision of the Sambhal Sessions Court was heard before a bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar. The court expressed concern over the tense situation in Sambhal district. There should be peace and goodwill. The Supreme Court said during the hearing – We do not want anything else to happen.
What did the Supreme Court say?
The Supreme Court told the Sambhal Sessions Court that nothing should be done without the order of the High Court. The district administration should form a peace committee consisting of public representatives from all parties. You have to remain completely neutral and ensure that nothing goes wrong.
Right to challenge petitioners
The Supreme Court also asked the petitioners why they did not go to the High Court before coming to the Supreme Court (Supreme Court on Jama Masjid Sambhal). According to 227, is it not appropriate to go to High Court? It would be better to keep it pending. Saying that you should present your case before the appropriate court, the Chief Justice said that we do not want anything to happen in the meantime. They have the right to challenge the decision. The petitioner can file a review petition under Section 227. The survey envelope containing the survey of the mosque should be kept sealed by the Commissioner. Sambhal Sessions Court also said that this report should not be disclosed till the next decision.
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