Chandausi Court Postpones Hearing in Sambhal Mosque-Temple Dispute to July 21
A court in Chandausi postponed the hearing in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute to July 21, 2026, following a Supreme Court stay on proceedings. The dispute involves Hindu petitioners claiming the mosque was built over a temple, with the Muslim side challenging the case's maintainability. Court-ordered surveys in November 2025 led to violent clashes causing deaths and injuries. The Archaeological Survey of India noted the mosque is a protected monument, complicating its status as a place of worship.