Vishnu Shankar Jain

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Vishnu Shankar Jain
Born (1986-10-09) 9 October 1986 (age 39)
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Occupationlawyer

Vishnu Shankar Jain[1] is an Indian lawyer known as a petitioner in various controversial claims including the demands of surveys on various Mosques in India.[2][3][4][5]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Jain was born on 9 October 1986, he completed his law studies at Balaji Law College in 2010.[6]

Career[edit | edit source]

Gyanvapi Mosque[edit | edit source]

In 2022, Jain and his father were among the lawyers representing the petitioners who demanded the survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque at a local Court in Varanasi.[7][8][9]

The petitioners later announced that Jain and their team would no longer represent them. [10]

Shahi Eidgah Mosque[edit | edit source]

In 2023, he was a part of the group of lawyers who represented a petition to the Allahabad High Court seeking a survey of the Shahi Eidgah mosque (Mathura).[11]

The High Court initially permitted a survey, but The Supreme Court later stayed the survey, observing the plea was vague.[12][13][14]

Shahi Jama Masjid[edit | edit source]

In 2024, he along with his father, represented a group of Hindu plaintiffs in the civil Court of Sambhal, demanding a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.[15][16]

The prayer was granted ex parte and the survey was completed by the evening. Commentators and scholars note the litigation to be part of a broader Hindu nationalist assault on Indian Muslims.[17][18]

After a few days, again, there was an attempt at a fresh survey which gave rise to apprehensions that the surveyors were excavating the mosque; stone-pelting and arson followed, resulting in four deaths, likely from retaliatory police firing.[17]

A week later, the Supreme Court of India directed the Civil Court to pause all proceedings until the Allahabad High Courtheard the Mosque Committee's challenge to the survey order.[19]

Waqf Act[edit | edit source]

In 2025, Jain also represented petitioners,[20] in the Supreme Court of India challenging the Waqf Act (1995).[21][22][23]

VIP Darshan[edit | edit source]

In 2026, Jain was the counsel for the petitioner, Darpan Awasthi in the Supreme Court of India challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.[24][25]The petition was refused to be entertained by Justice Surya Kant.[26][27]

Qutub Minar[edit | edit source]

Jain has represented petitions claiming the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque within the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi was built upon the ruins of 27 demolished Hindu and Jain temples, and seeking the restoration of deity worship.[28]

UGC 2026[edit | edit source]

In 2026, Jain also represented petitioners, in the Supreme Court of India challenging the UGC Regulations 2026.[29][30]

Bhojshala Case[edit | edit source]

Jain is the lead lawyer for the Hindu side in the legal battle for the Bhojshala in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.[31][32][33]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sen, Shampa. "Meet Hari Shankar and Vishnu Jain, lawyer duo fighting for the Hindu side in Gyanvapi case". DNA India. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  2. ↑ "'Never led mob': Vishnu Jain claims Akhilesh, Owaisi spreading rumours on Sambhal violence". The Times of India. 2024-11-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  3. ↑ "कौन हैं विष्णु शंकर जैन? संभल की जामा मस्जिद से लेकर ज्ञानवापी तक लड़ रहे ये केस". Jansatta (in हिन्दी). 2024-11-25. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  4. ↑ "16th Century Mosque, A City On Fire: Sambhal Violence Explained". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 2025-05-24. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  5. ↑ PTI (2025-10-16). "Prime accused in Sambhal violence case traced abroad, extradition efforts on". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  6. ↑ "hari shankar jain and vishnu shankar jain biography know lawyer father son duo who handle 102 hindu cases | कौन हैं वकील हरि शंकर जैन और विष्णु जैन? अयोध्या-काशी-मथुरा समेत 100 से ज्यादा केस लड़ रहे". Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  7. ↑ Lakshman, Abhinay (2022-07-13). "Gyanvapi dispute | Now, masjid panel too seeks removal of Vishnu Shankar Jain over 'conflict'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  8. ↑ ""Not legally possible…" Vishnu Shankar Jain as petitioner seeks out-of-court settlement in Gyanvapi case". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  9. ↑ "Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath case: Varanasi court allows scientific survey of mosque premises". The Times of India. 2023-07-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  10. ↑ Lakshman, Abhinay (2022-06-01). "Split among Gyanvapi Hindu plaintiffs may spread to other cases too". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  11. ↑ "Supreme Court refuses to stay Krishna Janmabhoomi survey order". The Times of India. 2023-12-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  12. ↑ "India court allows survey of historic mosque to see if it stands on temple". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  13. ↑ Salam, Ziya Us (2023-12-19). "Why has a survey been approved at the Shahi Idgah? | Explained". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  14. ↑ Rajagopal, Krishnadas (2024-01-16). "Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order to appoint commission to inspect Shahi Idgah mosque premises in Mathura". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  15. ↑ Kumar, Subodh (2024-11-25). "A mandir-masjid dispute and a survey: What led to deadly Sambhal violence". India Today. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  16. ↑ "Why are Indian Muslims in Sambhal protesting? - TRT World". www.trtworld.com. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "How Sambhal row was born, post 1878 suit dismissal, post 1976 tension, when a priest met some familiar names". The Indian Express. 2024-11-28. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  18. ↑ "Express view: Tragedy in Sambhal". The Indian Express. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  19. ↑ Jain, Anmol Kaur Bawa & Debby (2024-11-29). "Sambhal Masjid: Supreme Court Asks Trial Court To Defer Proceedings Till Survey Order Is Challenged, Keep Commissioner Report Sealed". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  20. ↑ "Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and states on petition challenging Waqf Act, 1995". The Indian Express. 2025-05-27. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  21. ↑ Hindu, The (2025-05-15). "Waqf (Amendment) Act SC hearing updates: CJI Gavai-led Bench lists waqf case for further hearing on May 20". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  22. ↑ "Waqf Amendment Bill: Why Muslims are opposing it". The Times of India. 2025-04-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  23. ↑ "Supreme Court Waqf Act Hearing: Interim Relief Pleas Set for May 20". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  24. ↑ "'In Mahakal's presence, nobody is VIP': SC declines to entertain appeal challenging Madhya Pradesh HC against 'VIP darshan' at Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple". The Indian Express. 2026-01-27. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  25. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2026-01-27). "Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against 'VIP darshan' at Ujjain Mahakal temple". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-04-22. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  26. ↑ "'Nobody can be VIP in Mahakaal's presence': Supreme Court on plea against entry into Ujjain temple sanctum". Hindustan Times. 2026-01-27. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  27. ↑ "Supreme Court News: SC Rejects Plea on VIP Darshan at Mahakal". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  28. ↑ "Gyanvapi case: The father-son lawyer duo at centre of string of petitions". The Indian Express. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  29. ↑ "Supreme Court Stays New UGC Guidelines to Tackle Caste-Based Discrimination". The Wire. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  30. ↑ "SC has stayed the UGC Regulations and kept them in abeyance, says petitioner's counsel Vishnu Shankar Jain". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  31. ↑ "Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque case: Puja, namaz don't necessarily have to take place in temple, mosque, observes HC". The Indian Express. 2026-04-07. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
  32. ↑ "Bhojshala actually a temple of Goddess Saraswati, it can't be a mosque: Hindu side to HC - The Economic Times". m.economictimes.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
  33. ↑ "Bhojshala dispute hearing adjourned till April 17 by High Court: Senior advocate seeks more time to complete arguments - Indore News". Bhaskar English. 2026-04-16. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
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