Archive · 22 Jul 2026
SC Directs Centre, MP to Implement Namaz Site Order
The Supreme Court has directed the Union and Madhya Pradesh governments to follow its order to provide a namaz site adjacent to the Bhojshala complex.
The Muslim side claims the current site is too far, while the governments say they are looking for a closer location.
The High Court had earlier ruled that the complex is a temple, and the Supreme Court ordered a temporary namaz site nearby.
The Supreme Court directed the Union and Madhya Pradesh governments to implement its order for a namaz site adjacent to the Bhojshala complex.
The Muslim side alleges the current site is nearly 2 km away, violating the court's order.
The governments claim the site is about 900 meters away and are looking for a closer location.
The High Court ruled the complex is a temple and allowed Muslims to seek alternative land for a mosque.
The Supreme Court ordered a temporary namaz site adjacent to the complex, subject to a final ruling.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Union and Madhya Pradesh governments, Muslim side
- What
- Implementation of court order for namaz site
- When
- July 14 court order, May 15 High Court ruling
- Where
- Bhojshala complex, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To comply with the court's order for a temporary namaz site adjacent to the complex
Muslim Side
Union and Madhya Pradesh Governments
Distance of Namaz Site
Muslim Side
The site is nearly 2 km away from the Bhojshala complex, violating the court's order.
Union and Madhya Pradesh Governments
The site is about 900 meters away, and efforts are being made to find a closer location.
- Location
- Bhojshala complex, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh
- Court Order Date
- July 14
- High Court Ruling Date
- May 15
- Namaz Timing
- Fridays between 1 pm and 3 pm
- Complex Status
- Temple of Hindu deity Saraswati