Jaunpur court delays Atala mosque case hearing until March 2025

A court in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, has postponed the hearing on the Atala mosque case until March 2, 2025. This decision follows a Supreme Court order that halts proceedings related to religious sites under the Places of Worship Act. The case was filed by the Swaraj Vahini Association, claiming the disputed property is an ancient temple. They seek possession and an injunction to prevent non-Hindus from entering the site. The Supreme Court's recent ruling prohibits any interim orders, including surveys, in such cases until further notice. Hindu groups assert that the Atala mosque was originally the Atala Devi temple, partially destroyed during historical invasions.