'Waqf Board's nature to encroach any property,' argues Hindu side in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Idgah case
Hindustan TimesIt has been the nature of the Waqf Board to “encroach upon any property” and declare it as its asset, the Hindu side in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case claimed before the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, reported PTI. On May 2, the Hindu side told the Allahabad High Court that the temple is a protected monument and it should be governed under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. At the previous hearing in the case, the Hindu side had submitted that Krishna Janmabhoomi is a protected monument and is also a monument of national importance and same shall be governed by the provisions of ‘The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.’ and the provisions of the Places of Worship Act will not apply. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain appearing for the Hindu side had argued that worshipping at the Krishna Janmabhoomi is the fundamental right of Hindus.