'Waqf Board's nature to encroach any property,' argues Hindu side in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Idgah case

It has been the nature of the Waqf Board to encroach upon any property and declare it as its asset, the Hindu side in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case claimed before the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, reported PTI.I)..

Rina N Singh, the counsel for the Hindu side, submitted that this "practice" of the Waqf Board cannot be permitted..

The argument was made during the hearing of a plea challenging the suit seeking "removal" of the Shahi Idgah mosque adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura..

On Tuesday, Singh, appearing on behalf of the Hindu side, said the Muslim side claimed that the said property became a waqf property through a compromise entered in 1968 between the two sides, but argued that the deity, who is the owner of the property, was not a party to it, reported PTI..

At the previous hearing in the case, the Hindu side had submitted that Krishna Janmabhoomi is a protected monument and is also a monument of national importance and same shall be governed by the provisions of The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. and the provisions of the Places of Worship Act will not apply..

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