SC Dismisses Plea Against Mosques Dedicated to Mughal Emperor Babur
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking restrictions on mosques dedicated to Babur.
Top Summary
- What happened: The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to restrict the construction of mosques dedicated to Mughal emperor Babur.
- Why it matters: The plea argued Babur was an anti-Hindu invader, and mosques shouldn't be built in his name. The dismissal upholds religious freedom in India.
- What changes for people: The ruling allows for the continued construction of mosques, including the proposed Babri Masjid in Murshidabad.
- Who is affected: The Jan Unnayan Party, Humayun Kabir, and the Muslim community in Murshidabad are directly affected.
Supreme Court Rejects Petition
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea aiming to prevent the construction of any mosque dedicated to Mughal emperor Babar.
Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta comprised the bench that heard and dismissed the case after a brief presentation from the petitioner's counsel.
The Argument Against Construction
The petition argued that no mosque should be constructed in the name of Babur or Babri Masjid because the Mughal ruler was allegedly an anti-Hindu invader.
The petitioner's counsel highlighted the construction of a mosque in Murshidabad named after Babri Masjid, despite these claims.
Kabir's Stance on Mosque Construction
Humayun Kabir, Jan Unnayan Party chief and former Trinamool Congress MLA, laid the foundation stone for the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad on December 6, 2025.
He asserted the right to build places of worship, stating,
"As anyone can make a temple or church, so can I."
Kabir also stated that the 37 percent Muslim population of Bengal would ensure its construction.
Defiance of Legal Challenges
Kabir dismissed potential legal obstacles, saying,
"Five cases have been filed against me, but no one can stop someone with whom Allah is. The court has also clearly stated that it is written in the Constitution of India that one can build a mosque; it is a right,"
He referenced constitutional rights safeguarding religious freedom.
Broader Development Plans
On January 2, Kabir announced plans for a hospital and university alongside the Babri Masjid.
"A Babri Masjid will be built here, a hospital will be built, a university will be built, and facilities will be created for the benefit of the people,"
said Kabir.
What to Watch Next
Future developments include the ongoing construction of the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, along with the planned hospital and university. Legal challenges may still arise, potentially leading to further court proceedings and public discourse surrounding the project.