Madhya Pradesh: Supreme Court refuses to stay survey of Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex
The bench, however, directed that no action be taken on the survey’s findings at this stage.
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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Archaeological Survey of India’s ongoing scientific survey of the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, reported Bar and Bench.
A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and PK Mishra, however, said that no action should be taken based on the outcome of the survey at this stage. The bench also issued notices to the Centre, the Madhya Pradesh government and the Archaeological Survey of India.
The top court was hearing a petition filed by the Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s March 11 order allowing the survey.
On March 11 the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India to carry out the survey on a plea by a group called the Hindu Front for Justice, who have claimed that the mosque was constructed by “destroying” Hindu temples.
The 11th-century building, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, is claimed by both Hindus and Muslims. While the Hindus believe that the Bhojshala is a temple dedicated to the deity Vagdevi, or Saraswati, the building is a mosque for the Muslim community.
Under an arrangement made by the Archaeological Survey of India on April 7, 2003, Hindus perform prayers on the premises on Tuesdays and Muslims...
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