Allahabad HC asks Centre, ASI to file counter-affidavit in 'Tejo Mahalaya' dispute
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India to file a counter-affidavit regarding a petition that claims a Hindu temple exists within the Taj Mahal premises. The petitioners are challenging lower court orders that previously denied their request for an advocate commissioner to survey the site.
Why it matters
The case touches upon sensitive historical and religious claims regarding national monuments, reflecting ongoing legal debates over the identity and heritage of significant Indian landmarks.
The Allahabad High Court on Monday (July 6, 2026) asked the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to file a counter-affidavit on a writ petition seeking a declaration that the Agreshwar Mahadev Nagnatheswar Virajman Tejo Mahalaya temple is present inside the Taj Mahal premises.
The report provides a factual summary of the court proceedings and the legal arguments presented by the petitioner without injecting editorial opinion.
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