Allahabad High Court accepts assurance from Yogi Adityanath government, giving safety to the mosque and peace to local Muslims
NEW DELHI – The Uttar Pradesh government of Yogi Adityanath has told the Allahabad High Court that it will not carry out any demolition action against the Noori Jama Masjid in Fatehpur, bringing major relief to the Muslim community, which had been living in fear for weeks.
The mosque management had filed a petition in the high court, saying the government was trying to label the mosque as an illegal structure. The petition stated that the mosque was built in 1839, stands on lawful land, and holds deep historical and religious value. It further said that demolishing the mosque without proper legal steps would be a violation of the community’s rights.
The case came up before Justice Atul Shridharan and Justice Anish Kumar Gupta. During the hearing, the Uttar Pradesh government, represented by the Additional Advocate General, gave a clear assurance to the court.
He told the judges, “No demolition action will be taken against the Noori Mosque.” He added that only a small part of the structure had been removed earlier because it stood on a road during widening work. He said, “There will be no further action against the mosque.”
With this statement, the high court said that the rights of the petitioners stand protected as long as the government maintains its word. The court then disposed of the petition based on the government’s assurance.
The news spread quickly in Fatehpur, leading to visible relief among Muslims. Many community members said the court had saved a place that had stood for almost two centuries. One local resident said, “We were scared because we have seen many cases where bulldozers came without warning. Today we feel safe because the court has spoken.”
Another member of the community said, “This is not just a building. It is part of our history. We thank the court for stopping any harm to it.”
The mood in the area turned hopeful soon after the order. Worshippers gathered outside the mosque, calling the decision a victory for justice. Several elders said they hoped the government would stop targeting Muslim sites and respect the law.
For now, the Noori Jama Masjid stands safe, and the community sees the court’s decision as a strong message that historical religious places must not be touched without legal grounds.
