High Court Verdict on Shahi Jama Masjid Survey Challenged in Apex Court

The case traces back to a judgment by the Allahabad High Court that upheld a lower‑court order for a court‑commissioner survey of the historic Shahi Jama Masjid. The Muslim side appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that the High Court lacked the power to endorse such a measure.

In their submission, the lawyers highlighted that the survey directive contravenes established legal procedure, insisting that a court must first decide whether the dispute warrants a hearing before commissioning any fact‑finding exercise.