GS2 · Polity14 Jul 2026 · The Hindu — National
Madhya Pradesh Bhojshala complex: Supreme Court suggests temporary prayer space for Muslims until case decided
Supreme Court directed that the Archaeological Survey of India would not make any structural alterations to the disputed structure without leave of the apex court
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Supreme Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India not to make any structural alterations to the disputed Bhojshala complex without its leave.
- 02The Madhya Pradesh High Court had earlier ruled that the religious character of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex is that of a Saraswati temple.
- 03The Supreme Court has suggested providing a temporary prayer space for Muslims until the case is decided.
- 04A separate, adjacent open space was directed to be provided to the Muslim community to offer Friday Namaz between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
- 05The Madhya Pradesh government was directed to provide an adjacent open space for prayers while the dispute continues.
- 06The Supreme Court has revived proceedings before the Madhya Pradesh High Court in the long-running dispute over the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.
- 07No structural alterations can be made to the disputed structure without the leave of the apex court.
Trap alerts
- Most people think the Supreme Court has allowed prayers at the Bhojshala complex, but actually it has only suggested a temporary prayer space for Muslims until the case is decided.
- Most people think the Archaeological Survey of India can make structural alterations to the disputed structure without permission, but actually it cannot do so without the leave of the apex court.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the implications of Supreme Court directives on structural alterations to disputed historical sites, with reference to the Bhojshala complex case.
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What did the Supreme Court direct regarding structural alterations to the disputed structure at the Bhojshala complex?
- A.The Archaeological Survey of India can proceed with alterations without leave.
- B.No structural changes should be made without the apex court's permission.
- C.The state government must approve all alterations before proceeding.
- D.The structure will be demolished and rebuilt according to new plans.
The Supreme Court directed that no structural changes should be made without its permission, aiming to preserve the site's historical integrity.
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