High Court of Madhya Pradesh to Resume Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Dispute Case Hearings
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh will resume regular hearings of a long-standing dispute over the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque in Dhar, a site revered by both Hindus and Muslims. The hearings are set to begin on April 6, a development that comes after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the matter, upholding the High Court’s jurisdiction to consider the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) report on a scientific survey of the site.
The dispute, which dates back to the 11th century, centers around the ownership and management of the historic Bhojshala temple and the adjacent Kamal Maula mosque, named after Sufi saint Kamal Shah Maula. Both communities consider the site sacred, with the Hindus claiming it as a temple dedicated to the 11th-century king Bhoja, while the Muslims argue that it is a mosque built on the ruins of the temple.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court recently denied a petition filed by the Muslim side, directing the High Court to consider the objections of all parties regarding the ASI’s report. The Supreme Court’s decision paves the way for the High Court to resume hearings on the matter, which is expected to attract significant attention from both communities.
The ASI’s report, which is the focal point of the dispute, concludes that the site’s original structure was a temple built during the 11th century. However, the Muslims claim that their community has been using the mosque since the 14th century and that the site’s management should be entrusted to them. The Hindus, on the other hand, argue that the temple should be managed by them, given its historical significance.
The Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case has been pending in the High Court for several years, with both communities seeking justice and recognition of their claims to the site. The resumed hearings will provide an opportunity for the parties to present their objections and arguments, with the High Court to make a final ruling on the matter.
As the hearing begins on April 6, the local community and interested parties will be watching closely, hoping for a resolution to a dispute that has been ongoing for centuries. The High Court’s decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for both communities and the country’s rich cultural heritage.
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