The petitioner argued that Babur was an anti-Hindu invader responsible for violence against Hindus and contended that no mosque should be constructed in his name. The court, however, refused to intervene in the matter.
SC rejects plea to halt mosque named after Babur
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking a ban on the construction or naming of any mosque after Babur, declining to entertain arguments that such structures glorify a “cruel invader.”
A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the plea after a brief hearing.
The petitioner argued that Babur was an anti-Hindu invader responsible for violence against Hindus and contended that no mosque should be constructed in his name. The court, however, refused to intervene in the matter.
Murshidabad Mosque Row Sparks Political Controversy
The issue gained attention following reports of a mosque being constructed in Murshidabad, West Bengal, allegedly named after the Babri Masjid.
The controversy began when Humayun Kabir, then a TMC MLA, announced plans to build the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad. The proposal drew objections from several Hindu organizations as well as some Muslim religious leaders over the name of the mosque.
Amid widespread opposition, Kabir was suspended from the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). He later formed his own political outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party.
Foundation Laid on December 6
Kabir laid the foundation stone of the mosque on December 6, 2025 - the anniversary of the demolition of the disputed structure in Ayodhya. He has stated that construction is expected to be completed within three years.
According to reports, the project is estimated to cost around Rs55 crore. The mosque’s entrance gate is planned to be 14 meters high and 5 meters wide, with the gate alone projected to cost approximately Rs5 crore.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to entertain the petition effectively clears the way for the project to proceed, while the political debate around the issue continues.
