Muslim side moves Supreme Court challenging Madhya Pradesh HC order in Bhojshala complex dispute case
The Muslim side has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling that designated the Bhojshala complex as a temple for Goddess Saraswati. The Hindu community views the site as a temple, while Muslims refer to it as the Kamal Maula Mosque. The High Court's decision has significant implications for the administration and management of the site, which is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
- ▪The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala complex is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
- ▪The Muslim side, represented by Qazi Moinuddin, is challenging this ruling in the Supreme Court.
- ▪The High Court's decision quashed a previous order allowing Muslims to offer prayers at the site every Friday.
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The Muslim side on Thursday (May 21, 2026) moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madhya PradeshHigh Court order, which said the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district of the State was a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.The Hindu community considers Bhojshala a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side calls the 11th-century monument the Kamal Maula Mosque. The disputed complex in Dhar district is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
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