PRAYAGRAJ, April 4 -- The Allahabad high court on Thursday fixed May 6 for hearing a matter in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute. Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra passed the order after hearing the parties for sometime.

The controversy is related to the Mughal era Shahi Eidgah mosque in Mathura, which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

The Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land and sought removal of the Shahi Eidgah structure, restoration of temple and a permanent injunction.

On August 1, 2024, the high court had rejected applications of the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of Hindu worshippers' suits. The court had held that all suits of...