Bhojshala row: Supreme Court to hear Muslim side's plea over location of alternative namaz site on July 29
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing for July 29 regarding a dispute over the location of an alternative site for Friday prayers for the Muslim community near the Bhojshala complex. The petitioners argue the current government-allocated site is too far, while the state maintains it is within a reasonable distance.
Why it matters
The case involves sensitive religious rights and property disputes that have significant legal and social implications in India.
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 24, 2026) agreed to hear on July 29 a plea of the Muslim side alleging that the alternative site identified by the Madhya Pradesh government for offering namaz was located too far from the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar.
The Muslim side is seeking a place near the Bhojshala complex for offering Friday prayers.
On July 22, a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant had assured listing of the plea on Friday (July 24, 2026). However, the matter was mentioned by senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi at the fag end of the hearing as it was not shown in the cause list.
The senior advocate alleged that the State Government authorities are “allocating a site adjacent or near the place. Two Fridays prayers already missed. The (allocated) site is 1.3 km away”.
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