Supreme Court Halts Proceedings on Places of Worship Act, Impacting Gyanvapi, Sambhal, and Ajmer Sharif Cases

The Supreme Court of India has issued an interim order halting all proceedings related to the Places of Worship Act while a challenge to the 1991 law is underway. This decision aims to preserve the status quo and has implications for ongoing legal disputes involving prominent sites such as Gyanvapi, Sambhal, and Ajmer Sharif. Former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung emphasized that the Act is crucial for maintaining the safety of minority communities and preventing historical grievances from resurfacing, warning that challenging it could damage communal harmony. Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar welcomed the Supreme Court's decision, stating that the government respects the verdict and will comply with it. The ruling comes amid discussions of ten pending legal cases concerning mosque-temple disputes across various locations, including Sambhal and Mathura.