Archive · 22 Jul 2026
SC to hear Muslim plea on alternate namaz site
The Supreme Court is going to hear a plea from the Muslim side about an alternate place for Friday prayers near the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
The Muslim side says the place given by the government is too far, about 2 km away, while the government says it's only 900 meters.
The court has asked the government to check and make sure the place is close by, as per their earlier order.
The court will hear the case on Friday.
Supreme Court to hear Muslim plea on alternate namaz site near Bhojshala complex.
Muslim side claims the alternate site is 2 km away, government says 900 meters.
Court directed the government to provide an adjacent site for Friday namaz.
Solicitor General to personally examine the issue and take appropriate steps.
Hearing scheduled for Friday.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Muslim side, Madhya Pradesh Government
- What
- Hearing on plea for an alternate namaz site near Bhojshala complex
- When
- To be heard on Friday
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To resolve the dispute over the location of the alternate namaz site
Muslim Side
Madhya Pradesh Government
Location of Alternate Namaz Site
Muslim Side
The alternate site is 2 km away from the Bhojshala complex, which is too far.
Madhya Pradesh Government
The alternate site is approximately 900 meters away from the disputed complex.
- Disputed Site
- Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Current Status
- Supreme Court to hear Muslim side's plea on Friday
- Distance Dispute
- Muslim side claims 2 km, Government claims 900 meters
- Court's Direction
- Provide an adjacent site for Friday namaz
- Prayer Timings
- Between 1 pm and 3 pm
