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SC allows Friday prayers at dargah near Bhojshala
NDTV··31 Jul
The Supreme Court on July 31 directed Madhya Pradesh to allow Muslims to offer Friday prayers at a dargah near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar between 1 pm and 3 pm. Chief Justice Surya Kant noted the site has separate entry and exit near the complex after the Muslim side rejected a location 1.3 km away.
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What It Means For You
- Muslim residents near Dhar's Bhojshala complex can offer Friday prayers at a nearby dargah between 1 pm and 3 pm under the Supreme Court order.
- Anyone visiting the disputed heritage site should expect continued security arrangements as the Madhya Pradesh government manages separate entry and exit points.
- Observers of religious dispute cases can track how courts balance worship rights with law and order duties flagged by the state.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court on July 31 directed Madhya Pradesh to allow Muslims to offer Friday prayers at a dargah near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar between 1 pm and 3 pm.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant noted the site has a separate entry and exit near the complex after the Muslim side rejected a location 1.3 km away.
- On May 15, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled the Bhojshala Kamal Maula Mosque complex is a Saraswati temple.
One Point Three Kilometres From The Complex
- The Archaeological Survey of India had for decades allowed Muslims Friday prayers at the site until the High Court cancelled that arrangement in May.
- Additional Solicitor General KM Natraj told the bench the state sought to avoid competing rights and focus on law and order.
- Justice Joymalya Bagchi said protecting religious rights and maintaining order are constitutional duties of the state government.
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