The Muslim party in the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute has moved the Supreme Court, alleging that the authorities have failed to comply with the apex court’s directions regarding the provision of an alternative venue for Friday prayers.
The plea relates to the Supreme Court’s interim arrangement permitting members of the Muslim community to offer Friday namaz at a designated location near the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex.
The petitioners have alleged that the directions concerning the alternative prayer site have not been implemented in their true spirit and have sought appropriate directions to ensure compliance with the Court’s order.
The dispute concerns the religious character of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, an Archaeological Survey of India-protected monument. The matter has been the subject of prolonged litigation between Hindu and Muslim parties.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court had earlier ruled in favour of the Hindu side, holding that the site was a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and modifying the earlier arrangement governing the offering of prayers by members of both communities.
The Muslim side has challenged the High Court’s findings before the Supreme Court. While considering the challenge, the apex court had declined to stay the High Court verdict but directed that arrangements be made for Friday prayers at an alternative location.
The latest plea has now brought the alleged non-compliance with those directions back before the Supreme Court.
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