Allahabad High Court Orders Removal Of ‘Next Friend’ In Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute

The Allahabad High Court ordered removal of the ‘next friend’ who had filed a suit on behalf of the deity in the Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, citing procedural impropriety under Order 32 of CPC. The Court held that appointment of a next friend requires proper legal basis and cannot be misused for advancing personal or political motives. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in preventing abuse of representative litigation in sensitive religious disputes while ensuring that legitimate claims are pursued within established procedural safeguards.