On Friday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, overturning a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) order that regulated worship between Hindus and Muslims. This ruling was significantly influenced by principles established in the Supreme Court's 2019 Ayodhya judgment, which provided a framework for determining the religious character of disputed sites. The court's 242-page judgment highlighted the continuity of Hindu worship at the site, asserting its historical significance as a center of Sanskrit learning associated with Raja Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty. It also emphasized that the Bhojshala was originally a Hindu temple, a claim supported by historical literature. Furthermore, the court directed the state government to consider allotting separate land for a mosque to ensure the religious rights of the Muslim community. This aspect mirrors the Ayodhya ruling, where land was allocated for mosque construction. The decision reflects ongoing tensions surrounding religious sites in India and the complexities of historical claims.