The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, granting exclusive worship rights to Hindus. The ruling overturned a 2003 arrangement allowing shared use between Hindus and Muslims, prompting the Muslim side to plan an appeal to the Supreme Court.

• 01The High Court's decision was based on a 2,000-page Archaeological Survey of India report, which indicated the site was originally a temple.
• 02The Hindu petitioners argued that the mosque was built using materials from a dismantled temple, supported by findings of 97 Hindu murtis.
• 03The Muslim side contested the ruling, citing a 1935 gazette notification that recognized the site as a mosque and established their right to worship there.
• 04The ASI's report claimed the mosque was constructed from repurposed temple components, a point contested by Muslim representatives who questioned the survey's methodology.
• 05Following the verdict, the Muslim community announced plans to challenge the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court.

The ruling may affect the religious practices of both communities in Dhar, potentially leading to increased tensions and communal disputes.