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Muslim petitioners plan Supreme Court fight after High Court labels Bhojshala complex a Saraswati temple
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
They call the ASI survey used to decide it flawed
Muslim petitioners have announced they will challenge a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling that declared the disputed Bhojshala structure in Dhar as a Saraswati temple. Their lawyer says the Archaeological Survey of India scientific survey and report relied on by the court were “flawed”. He also argued the matter should not have been handled under Article 226 writ jurisdiction and instead should go to a civil court. Hindu petitioners have filed a Supreme Court caveat, while the High Court’s decision quashed an ASI 2003 order permitting Friday prayers.
- Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled Bhojshala complex is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati
- The ruling quashed an ASI 2003 order that allowed Friday prayers
- Muslim petitioners plan to appeal quickly to the Supreme Court
- They claim the ASI survey report used by the High Court was flawed
- Muslim lawyer argues the case should have gone to civil court, not Article 226
- Hindu side filed a Supreme Court caveat to ensure hearing before orders
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