Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Court Adjourns Mathura Dispute Hearing
The court in Allahabad has postponed the hearing about a dispute in Mathura.
The dispute is about a mosque and a temple.
Both sides have agreed to try to solve the problem through mediation.
The court will meet again on August 25.
The mediation will happen from August 21 to August 23, 2026.
Some people believe the mosque was built by demolishing a temple.
The Hindu side wants to take possession of the land and remove the mosque.
The court asked for any objections to an application to stop people from entering the site and causing trouble.
The Allahabad High Court adjourned the hearing in the Mathura Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute till August 25.
The adjournment was requested jointly by the parties involved as mediation proceedings are ongoing.
The mediation is scheduled to take place from August 21 to August 23, 2026, as per Supreme Court directions.
The Hindu side has filed 18 suits seeking possession of the land and removal of the mosque structure.
The dispute involves allegations that the mosque was built by demolishing a temple at Lord Krishna's birthplace.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, Hindu plaintiffs, mosque management
- What
- Adjournment of hearing in Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute
- When
- August 25 (next hearing), August 21 to August 23, 2026 (mediation period)
- Where
- Mathura, India
- Why
- Mediation proceedings have commenced as per Supreme Court directions
- Location
- Mathura, India
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Next Hearing Date
- August 25
- Mediation Period
- August 21 to August 23, 2026
- Parties Involved
- Hindu plaintiffs and mosque management