Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Hearing on Shiv Mandir claim under Ajmer Dargah deferred
A man named Vishnu Gupta has filed a case in court saying that there might be an old Shiv Temple hidden under the Ajmer Dargah, a famous Sufi saint's shrine.
He wants the government's archaeology department to check this.
The people who manage the Dargah say this case is not valid and is just for attention.
The court couldn't hear the case on the scheduled day because lawyers were on strike.
The court will now decide on February 21 whether to accept the case or throw it out.
Hearing deferred to February 21 due to lawyers' strike.
Plaintiff claims ancient Shiv Temple remnants exist under Ajmer Dargah.
Request for ASI survey to verify the claim.
Defendant seeks summary dismissal, calling the case a publicity stunt.
Court to decide on case's maintainability under Places of Worship Act 1991.
- Who
- Vishnu Gupta (plaintiff) vs. Anjuman Committee (defendant)
- What
- Hearing on the claim of an ancient Shiv Temple beneath Ajmer Dargah deferred
- When
- Next hearing on February 21
- Where
- Ajmer Civil Court, India
- Why
- To determine the validity of the claim and the maintainability of the case
- Plaintiff
- Vishnu Gupta (Hindu Sena chief)
- Defendant
- Anjuman Committee (Dargah management)
- Claim
- Existence of ancient Shiv Temple beneath Dargah premises
- Requested Action
- ASI survey to verify the claim
- Defendant's Stance
- Case is a gimmick for publicity and not maintainable under Places of Worship Act 1991
- Next Hearing Date
- February 21
- Legal Provision
- Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure – 1908 (for summary dismissal)