What Hindu and Muslim Sides Argued in MP HC
The Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar has long been the subject of competing claims, with Hindu and Muslim groups asserting religious rights over the medieval structure. Last year, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a (ASI) survey by the Archeological Survey of India to examine the nature and historical features of the site. Hindus regard the ASI-protected complex as a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), while Muslims consider it the site of the Kamal Maula mosque. Under an arrangement made in 2003, Hindus perform puja at the complex on Tuesdays while Muslims offer namaz on Fridays. On Friday, the High Court concluded that the religious character of the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex was that of a temple of Goddess Vagdevi Saraswati. Here’s a look at what both sides argued in court. The Muslim side’s argument The lawyers representing petitioners from the Muslim side had cast doubts over the fairness of the ASI report, the defects in the ASI survey, and the lack of evidence over the destruction of a Saraswati …
