Krishna Janmabhoomi land case: Supreme Court refuses to pause mosque survey

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to issue a stay order on the Allahabad High Court order allowing a scientific survey on the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district. The apex court refused an oral plea brought forth by the Muslim Committee to stay the order passed by the Allahabad High Court allowing an application for the appointment of a court commissioner for the inspection of the mosque.