MP High Court Declares Dhar Bhojshala As Vagdevi Temple; Rejects ASI Order On Namaz Rights

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a Vagdevi Temple, delivering a major verdict in the long-running case. The court also rejected the ASI order that had allowed Muslims the right to offer namaz at the site.

The decision came after hearings on multiple petitions related to the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute.

What happened

The MP High Court declared Bhojshala as a Vagdevi Temple.

The court rejected the ASI directive permitting namaz rights at the disputed site.

The judgment was delivered on five petitions linked to the decades-old dispute.

Why it matters

The Bhojshala issue is one of Madhya Pradesh’s most sensitive religious and historical disputes.

The verdict could have significant legal, political, and social implications.

What changes

The court said the Centre and ASI should decide the future management structure of the Bhojshala complex.

ASI is expected to continue oversight under existing heritage protection laws.

Who is affected

Hindu and Muslim communities connected to the site

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Madhya Pradesh administration and local authorities in Dhar

What to watch next:

Possible appeals against the verdict, the Centre’s stand on site management, and security arrangements in Dhar following the court decision.