Explained: Challenges to Madhya Pradesh HC on Bhojshala-Kamal Maula dispute
The Supreme Court declined to restore the status quo at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh, directing that Muslim worshippers receive alternative space for Friday prayers. This follows a May ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which identified the site as a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, a decision now facing multiple legal challenges. Critics argue that the High Court overstepped its jurisdiction by addressing complex historical and archaeological questions that should be resolved in a civil court.