'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects plea to open 22 locked rooms in Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects plea to open 22 locked rooms in Taj Mahal

India Today  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed BJP leader Rajneesh Singh's petition to set up a fact-finding committee to probe the history of the Taj Mahal and open the doors of its 22 locked rooms. WHAT COURT SAID "The plea to constitute a fact-finding committee to find out the 'real truth' behind the Taj Mahal is a non-justiciable issue. WHAT PETITION SAID The petition seeking to “find the truth” behind the 22 locked rooms in the Taj Mahal was filed last week before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court by Rajneesh Singh, who is the media in-charge of the BJP's Ayodhya unit. WHAT NEXT Following the high court's dismissal of the petition, the petitioner's lawyer Rudra Vikram Singh said that he will move the Supreme Court after approaching the Department of History and the Archaeological Survey of India.

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‘Next, you’ll claim Taj Mahal as Waqf property’: MP High Court slams Waqf Board, dismisses their claims over historic Burhanpur Fort
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Next, you’ll claim Taj Mahal as Waqf property’: MP High Court slams Waqf Board, dismisses their claims over historic Burhanpur Fort

Op India  

On Tuesday, 6th August, the Madhya Pradesh High Court overturned a decision by the MP Waqf Board that claimed the Burhanpur Fort as Waqf ownership. The Waqf Board claimed that the Tomb of Shah Shuja, the Tomb of Nadir Shah, Bibi Sahib’s Masjid, and the palace located in the Fort of Burhanpur were Waqf property. Significant Courtroom Decision: The Madhya …

Bhojshala survey: Muslim petitioner demands submission of video evidence in court
5 months, 1 week ago

Bhojshala survey: Muslim petitioner demands submission of video evidence in court

The Hindu  

After the Archeological Survey of India submitted its report in the Madhya Pradesh High Court of the survey at the Bhojshala Complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar, the Hindu petitioners exerted confidence in their case while the Muslim petitioners alleged violations on the part of the surveying team. The ASI, after a 98-day-long survey of the disputed site known as Bhojshala …

Supreme Court refuses to stay ASI's 'scientific survey' of Bhojshala complex in MP's Dhar
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court refuses to stay ASI's 'scientific survey' of Bhojshala complex in MP's Dhar

India TV News  

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has opted not to issue a stay on the “scientific survey” of the Bhojshala complex located in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district. Background: High Court directive The decision comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a scientific survey at the Bhojshala Temple cum Kamal Maula Mosque. …

Supreme Court refuses to pause ongoing archaeological survey of Bhojshala complex
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court refuses to pause ongoing archaeological survey of Bhojshala complex

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to halt the ongoing survey of the Bhojshala Temple-cum-Kamal Maula Mosque complex being conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India. However, in an interim order on the plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's directive for the ASI survey, the top court specified that the ASI must refrain from any physical excavation that alters …

Plea in Agra court no bar, preparations on for Shah Jahan Urs in Taj Mahal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Plea in Agra court no bar, preparations on for Shah Jahan Urs in Taj Mahal

Hindustan Times  

Agra ::: Despite an Agra court being moved against organisation of Urs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the Taj Mahal and free entry to the monument on the occasion, preparations are in full swing for the three-day event to be held from Tuesday. The three day ‘Úrs’ is an annual event organised at the Taj Mahal and the Archaeological …

A Hindu outfit moves Civil Court in Agra to seek a ban on Shah Jahan's Urs in Taj Mahal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

A Hindu outfit moves Civil Court in Agra to seek a ban on Shah Jahan's Urs in Taj Mahal

Op India  

Days before the 369th ‘Urs’ of Mughal Tyrant Shah Jahan to be held at Taj Mahal, Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha has filed a petition before a Civil Court in Agra seeking a ban on the commemoration of Shah Jahan’s death. The ASI replied that neither Mughals, nor the British government or the Government of India have allowed ‘Urs’ celebration in …

'Mughals, British didn't...': Agra court to hear petition against Shah Jahan's 'urs' at Taj Mahal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mughals, British didn't...': Agra court to hear petition against Shah Jahan's 'urs' at Taj Mahal

Hindustan Times  

Agra: The Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, a right-wing organisation, has filed a plea in an Agra court against 'urs' at the Taj Mahal. ABHM spokesperson Sanjay Jat claimed neither the Mughals nor the British allow urs inside the Taj Mahal compound. The ASI replied that neither Mughals, nor the British government or the Government of India have allowed 'Urs' celebration …

Delhi HC directs ASI to probe Hindu Sena plea on ‘wrong facts’ about Taj Mahal
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi HC directs ASI to probe Hindu Sena plea on ‘wrong facts’ about Taj Mahal

Live Mint  

Taj Mahal plea: The Delhi High Court has asked the Archeological Survey of India to look into Hindu Sena representation plea that the Taj Mahal was not constructed by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The plea by the Hindu Sena representation seeks that alleged factually wrong information about the Taj Mahal, its age, and who constructed it should …

Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan but…, PIL filed at Delhi HC
1 year, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan but…, PIL filed at Delhi HC

Live Mint  

In a bizarre claim, a petition was filed at the Delhi High Court citing Taj Mahal was not built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and accordingly, sought direction for the Centre to publish the correct history of the iconic monument. Surjit Singh Yadav, Hindu Sena President, who filed the petition, noted Taj Mahal was originally the palace of Raja Man …

Supreme Court dismisses 'publicity interest litigation' on Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses 'publicity interest litigation' on Taj Mahal

Firstpost  

A bench of justices M R Shah and M M Sundresh refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order that had dismissed the plea New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea seeking a “fact-finding inquiry” into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms” on the monument’s premises, terming it “publicity interest …

"Publicity Interest Litigation" : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Ascertain "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

"Publicity Interest Litigation" : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Ascertain "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition which sought directions to study the "real history" of Taj Mahal. The petitioner contended that there was no evidence to hold that Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built TajMahal.A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh dismissed the petition by terming it as a "publicity interest litigation". The petitioner sought the constitution of …

SC quashes PIL seeking inquiry into history of Taj Mahal, terms it 'publicity interest litigation'
2 years, 2 months ago

SC quashes PIL seeking inquiry into history of Taj Mahal, terms it 'publicity interest litigation'

India TV News  

Highlights The PIL sought to initiate a "fact-finding enquiry" into the history of the Taj Mahal The Supreme Court termed the PIL as 'publicity interest litigation.' SC dismisses PIL on Taj Mahal : Terming it "publicity interest litigation," the Supreme Court on Friday quashed a plea seeking a "fact-finding inquiry" into the history of the Taj Mahal and the "opening …

"No Scientific Evidence To Prove Shah Jahan Built Taj Mahal" : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

"No Scientific Evidence To Prove Shah Jahan Built Taj Mahal" : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of a fact finding committee to study the "real history of Taj Mahal and to put to rest the controversy and clarify its history". According to petitioner Dr.Rajneesh Singh, though it has been stated that the Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan for his wife Mumtaz …

Jagadguru Paramhans' Plea Seeking Entry To Taj Mahal With 'Dharmdand' & 'Bhagwa Vastra': Allahabad HC Seeks UOI, State Govt Reply
2 years, 5 months ago

Jagadguru Paramhans' Plea Seeking Entry To Taj Mahal With 'Dharmdand' & 'Bhagwa Vastra': Allahabad HC Seeks UOI, State Govt Reply

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday sought the response from the central and state government on a plea moved by Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya's seeking permission to enter the Taj Mahal premises in Agra with his Dharmdand wearing 'Bhagwa Vastra'.The division bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Yogendra Kumar Srivastava has posted the matter for further hearing. The Allahabad …

Dr Rajneesh Singh: The BJP leader from Ayodhya who wants to 'unlock' the secrets of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Dr Rajneesh Singh: The BJP leader from Ayodhya who wants to 'unlock' the secrets of Taj Mahal

Firstpost  

Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalya? However, for Dr Rajneesh Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party media in-charge of Ayodhya district, the Taj Mahal remains a bone of contention. For those who don’t know, it was Dr Rajneesh Singh, who filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court, demanding for a “fact-finding inquiry” into the history of the Taj Mahal and the …

‘Do research’: HC denies nod to open Taj rooms
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Do research’: HC denies nod to open Taj rooms

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday rejected a plea to open 22 closed rooms in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of Hindu idols, calling it a “mockery” of the public interest litigation system and asking the petitioner to research the topic first. Agra, May 12 : Allahabad High Court to hear a petition seeking …

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday rejected a plea to open 22 closed rooms in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of Hindu idols, calling it a “mockery” of the public interest litigation system and asking the petitioner to research the topic first. The plea, filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media …

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open 20 rooms of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open 20 rooms of Taj Mahal

The Hindu  

May 12, 2022 06:39 pm | Updated 07:09 pm IST - Lucknow The Allahabad High Court on May 12 dismissed a plea seeking a ‘‘fact-finding inquiry’‘ into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms’‘ on the monument’s premises, saying the petitioner failed to point out which of his legal or constitutional rights were being infringed. …

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open closed rooms of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open closed rooms of Taj Mahal

Op India  

On Thursday 12th May 2022, the Allahabad High Court rejected the plea seeking the formation of a fact-finding committee to research the real history of the Taj Mahal. The petitioner sought directions from the court to open the 22 closed rooms of the Taj Mahal and register the observations to put the controversy around the Taj Mahal to rest. Please …

Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea For Fact-Finding Committee To Study "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea For Fact-Finding Committee To Study "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking the constitution of a fact-finding committee to research on the "real history" behind Taj Mahal. Petitioner disputed that Taj Mahal was a Mughal structure.The petitioner also sought a direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the sealed doors of over 20 rooms inside the Taj Mahal premises so …

Are We Here To Decide Who Built Taj Mahal?Tomorrow You Will Want To Go Inside Judges' Chambers : Allahabad High Court Pulls Up Petitioner
2 years, 7 months ago

Are We Here To Decide Who Built Taj Mahal?Tomorrow You Will Want To Go Inside Judges' Chambers : Allahabad High Court Pulls Up Petitioner

Live Law  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday pulled up a petitioner who sought a direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the sealed doors of over 20 rooms inside the Taj Mahal premises. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that a committee should be appointed by the court and a truth which the citizens of …

Taj Mahal 22 rooms case: HC judge asks petitioners to not make mockery of PIL system
2 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal 22 rooms case: HC judge asks petitioners to not make mockery of PIL system

India Today  

The two-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court ripped into the petitioner who sought opening of the 22 locked rooms in the Taj Mahal, after he stated that the truth about the iconic monument needs to come out, and that he has filed multiple PILs for the same. WHAT THE CASE IS ABOUT The writ petition seeking to “find the …

Taj Mahal land originally belonged to Jaipur royal family: BJP MP Diya Kumari
2 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal land originally belonged to Jaipur royal family: BJP MP Diya Kumari

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The land on which the Taj Mahal was built originally belonged to erstwhile Jaipur royal family and it was acquired by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament from Rajasthan’s Rajsamand, Diya Kumari claimed on Wednesday. BJP MP Diya Kumari has supported the petition filed in the Allahabad high court seeking a fact-finding inquiry into the …

Row Over 'Hindu Symbols' in Complex, UP Courts to Hear Gyanvapi Mosque & Taj Mahal Cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Row Over 'Hindu Symbols' in Complex, UP Courts to Hear Gyanvapi Mosque & Taj Mahal Cases

News 18  

The court-appointed team, which conducted the survey at the Shringar Gauri temple-Gyanvapi mosque complex, will submit the report before a Varanasi court on May 16 when the hearing on the matter will resume. Meanwhile, the mesmerizing Taj Mahal – India’s only ever monument that was chosen as one of the seven Wonders of the World – is in the middle …

Direct ASI to open 22 closed doors of Taj Mahal: Plea in High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Direct ASI to open 22 closed doors of Taj Mahal: Plea in High Court

Op India  

A writ petition was recently filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court seeking directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the 22 locked rooms of the Taj Mahal to ascertain the existence of Hindu idols and scriptures there. Uttar Pradesh | A petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court to open the closed …

Open closed doors in Taj Mahal to ascertain presence of Hindu idols: Plea in HC
2 years, 7 months ago

Open closed doors in Taj Mahal to ascertain presence of Hindu idols: Plea in HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow : A plea was filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court seeking the directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the 22 closed doors in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of the idols of Hindu deities. "Some Hindu Groups and reputable Sants are claiming this monument as old Shiv Temple supported by …

BJP Leader Files Plea in HC to Open 20 Locked Rooms of Taj Mahal to Find 'Evidence' of 'Hidden Hindu Idols'
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP Leader Files Plea in HC to Open 20 Locked Rooms of Taj Mahal to Find 'Evidence' of 'Hidden Hindu Idols'

News 18  

The Allahabad high court has received a petition before its Lucknow bench seeking it to issue directives to the Archaeological Survey of India to open 20 rooms inside the world’s wonder — Taj Mahal in Agra to find if Hindu idols and inscriptions are hidden there. In 2015, six lawyers filed cases claiming that the Taj Mahal was originally a …

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