Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side’s plea over location of alternative namaz site
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a plea regarding the allocation of an alternative site for Friday prayers near the disputed Bhojshala complex. The Muslim side claims that the current government-proposed location is unsuitable and fails to comply with previous court directions.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing communal and legal tensions surrounding the Bhojshala site, which is a subject of a long-standing dispute between religious groups.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Thursday (July 30, 2026) a plea by the Muslim side alleging non-compliance with its directions to provide an alternative site near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar for offering Friday prayers.
On July 24, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana had agreed to hear the plea on Wednesday (July 29, 2026). However, it could not be taken up as the bench rose early. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi mentioned the case when the bench was about to rise for the day. The CJI said the plea will be taken up on Thursday (July 30, 2026).
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