Vishnu Shankar Jain

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

Vishnu Shankar Jain[1] is an Indian lawyer known for his involvement in legal cases related to the claims of Hindu temples on various Mosques in India.[2][3][4][5]

Early life

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

Career

He serves as the primary counsel for the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi Mosque case, demanding for the survey of the existing Mosque complex where he claimed a "Lingam" was discovered.[7][8]

He assisted his father in the Ayodhya dispute case early in his career.[9]

He is also involved in the legal case seeking to declare the Shahi Eidgah mosque (Mathura) a Hindu temple.[10]

Jain also petitioner in the Supreme Court of India challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.[11][12][13]

References

  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 Hindi). 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. ^ "Gyanvapi case: The father-son lawyer duo at centre of string of petitions". The Indian Express. 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  9. ^ "Fighting legal battles to 'reclaim' Hindu places of worship". Hindustan Times. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  10. ^ "Hari Shankar Jain & Vishnu Shankar Jain: Father-son lawyer duo spearheading legal battle for Hindu shrines". www.pgurus.com. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  11. ^ 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 2026-02-16. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "'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 2026-02-16.
  13. ^ "'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.