In a significant development regarding the Krishna Janmabhoomi land dispute in Mathura, the Supreme Court has declined to halt the order endorsing the survey of the Shahi Idgah on the contested land. Hindu groups, asserting that the mosque stands on the birthplace of Lord Krishna, sought the survey, with a local court admitting the demand last December. Despite objections from the Muslim side in the High Court, the Supreme Court refused to stay the proceedings and set a date of January 9 for addressing challenges to the transfer order.