Qazi Moinuddin has challenged the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s May 15 judgment which declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar as a temple and restrained the offering of Namaz at the site.
A Muslim party has challenged the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s recent judgment. The court declared the disputed Dhar site a temple and banned Namaz there.
Qazi Moinuddin filed the special leave petition. He had intervened in the earlier High Court proceedings. The petition challenges the May 15 order issued by the High Court.
Religious Rights at Stake
The petition questions the High Court’s findings about the structure’s character and original use. Importantly, it argues the order violates Muslim religious rights.
The Supreme Court has registered this case as Qazi Moinuddin v. Hindu Front for Justice (Diary No. 32281/2026).
The Dispute Explained
The Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex sits in Dhar district. For years, Hindu and Muslim parties have contested its religious significance.
Hindu groups claim it is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati). In contrast, Muslim parties assert it is the Kamal Maula Mosque.
High Court’s Decision
The High Court relied on an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report. Based on this, the court accepted that the site was a temple.
Additionally, the court revoked a 2003 ASI circular. That circular had permitted Hindu worship and Muslim prayers on alternate days.
Current Outcome
The High Court’s order effectively prohibits Namaz at the site. However, the Muslim community can approach the State government. They can request an alternate location in Dhar district to build a mosque.
