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MP High Court to Inspect Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Site Before Key Hearings

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has decided to personally inspect the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar before the next hearing on April 2. The court has barred all parties involved in the case from being present during this inspection. This follows the submission of an ASI report which concluded the current structure was built using parts of earlier temples from the Parmar dynasty era. The Hindu side claims the findings prove it was an ancient temple, while the Muslim side has rejected the report's conclusions.

Key Points: MP HC to Inspect Bhojshala Site Before April Hearings

  • Court to inspect disputed site
  • Hearings to begin regularly from April 2
  • Parties must submit responses to ASI report
  • ASI found structure built from temple parts
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MP HC Bench to inspect Bhojshala-Kamal Maula site before hearings (Lead)​

The Madhya Pradesh High Court will inspect the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex before hearings on the ASI survey report begin in April.

"In view of the numerous disputes, the Court proposes to visit the site before the next date of hearing. - High Court Bench"

Indore, March 16

The Indore divisional bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which is hearing the dispute over the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district, said on Monday that it will inspect the Archaeological Survey of India‑protected structure before the next hearing on 2 April.​

A bench of Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi, after hearing lengthy arguments, admitted separate interim applications filed in the matter. The court said the parties may submit documents and affidavits related to these applications.​

The court stated: "In view of the numerous disputes, the Court proposes to visit the site before the next date of hearing." It clarified that no party involved in the case will be allowed to be present at the disputed site during the inspection.​

The bench also said it will hear the petitions related to the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex regularly from 2 April, adding that all parties will be given a full opportunity to be heard.​

The Court further directed all parties to submit their objections, opinions, suggestions, or recommendations regarding the ASI report before 2 April.​

The disputed complex in Dhar is protected by the ASI, which conducted a scientific survey following High Court orders and submitted a detailed report last month.​

According to the ASI, a large structure dating back to the reign of the Parmar kings of Dhar predated the mosque, and the current structure was built using parts of ancient temples.​

The report stated that, based on scientific investigations, surveys, archaeological excavations, and the study of retrieved artefacts, architectural remains, sculptures, and inscriptions, the existing structure was constructed from parts of earlier temples.​

It added that the art and architecture of the decorated pillars and pilasters indicate they belonged to earlier temples and were reused in the colonnades of the mosque, which stands on a high basalt platform.​

The main dispute centres on the Hindu community's claim that coins, sculptures, and inscriptions found during the ASI survey prove the structure was originally an ancient temple.​

The Muslim side has rejected this claim and questioned the survey, alleging that the ASI ignored earlier objections and included "objects placed in the disputed complex" in its findings.​

- IANS

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Priya S
The ASI report seems quite detailed and scientific. If the structure was indeed built using parts of ancient temples, that historical fact cannot be ignored. Hope the court's visit brings clarity and a peaceful, permanent solution.
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Rohit P
Finally, some decisive action. The court taking a *maidan ka haal* (ground reality) view is crucial. The evidence speaks for itself - decorated pillars and sculptures from temples don't lie. Justice should be based on facts, not just claims.
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Sarah B
While the court's inspection is a good procedural step, I hope the process remains completely transparent. The Muslim side's concerns about the survey being one-sided also need a fair hearing. A solution must respect both history and current religious sentiments.
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Vikram M
This is about our heritage. The Parmar kings built magnificent temples. If those structures were dismantled, it's a historical wrong. The court's decision to visit is a step towards acknowledging and possibly correcting that past. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The directive to submit objections to the ASI report is important. Let all sides present their case with evidence. But we must also think forward - can a shared space solution work here? The past is complex, but our future needs harmony.

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