Muslim Community Plans Supreme Court Challenge Against Bhojshala Verdict Amid Celebrations by Hindus
Muslim side to move SC against Bhojshala verdict as Hindu groups celebrate amid heavy security in Dhar
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The Muslim community intends to challenge the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling that declared the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque site in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, as a Hindu temple. The decision, which grants Hindus worship rights, has led to heightened security measures in the area as both communities express their positions amidst ongoing tensions.
- 01The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala site is a Hindu temple, granting worship rights to Hindus.
- 02Muslim representatives plan to appeal the decision in the Supreme Court, asserting their claim to the site.
- 03Security in Dhar has been intensified with over 1,200 personnel deployed to prevent communal unrest.
- 04The court's ruling has been described as 'historic' by Hindu representatives, while Muslim advocates express dissatisfaction with the decision.
- 05Tensions have persisted over the site since the mid-1990s, with previous orders allowing limited worship for both communities.
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On May 15, 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque site in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati, granting complete worship rights to the Hindu community. In response, representatives from the Muslim community announced plans to challenge this ruling in the Supreme Court, asserting their claim to the site. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side, hailed the decision as 'historic,' emphasizing that it recognizes the Bhojshala complex as a center of learning and worship for Hindus. In contrast, Muslim representatives expressed their dissatisfaction, highlighting that their arguments were not adequately considered. They plan to contest the ruling, rejecting the court's suggestion that they seek alternative land for a mosque. The situation has led to heightened security measures in Dhar, with over 1,200 security personnel deployed to maintain order amid celebrations by the Hindu community. This legal dispute has a long history, with tensions between the two communities escalating since the mid-1990s, particularly during significant religious observances.
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The ruling and subsequent appeal could affect the religious practices of both communities at the disputed site, potentially leading to further legal and social ramifications.
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