The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, also known as Saraswati. This decision overturns a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) order that permitted Muslims to pray at the site, which has been a point of contention between Hindu and Muslim communities. The court found that historical and literary evidence supports the site's identification as a center of Sanskrit learning linked to Raja Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty. The judges noted the uninterrupted Hindu worship at the complex and suggested that the Indian government consider repatriating the idol of Goddess Vagdevi from the British Museum in London. While Hindu rituals will continue, the court directed that alternative land should be provided for the Muslim community to establish a mosque. Security was heightened in Dhar district ahead of the ruling to prevent unrest, as local authorities urged residents to maintain peace. The ruling is seen as a significant moment in the ongoing religious dispute over the complex.