Muslims Can Offer Friday Prayers At Dargah Near Bhojshala Complex: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to allow Muslims to offer Friday prayers at a dargah near the disputed Bhojshala complex. The court emphasized the state's constitutional duty to protect religious rights while maintaining order.
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Highlights the judiciary's role in balancing religious freedom and communal harmony in sensitive heritage sites.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Muslim side to offer Friday prayers at a dargah near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar. Hearing a petition on Thursday, a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed the Madhya Pradesh government to ensure that Muslims are allowed to offer prayers at the site between 1 pm and 3 pm on Fridays.On July 14, the bench had directed that a separate open space be provided near the complex till the case is decided.
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