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Madhya Pradesh High Court settles Ujjain Shahi Masjid road‑widening dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 04:15 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has facilitated a settlement between the parties over the Shahi Masjid controversy in Ujjain, arising from a road‑widening project linked to Singhast preparations.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a decisive ruling that led to a settlement between the conflicting parties over the Shahi Masjid in Ujjain. The dispute originated from a road‑widening initiative undertaken as part of the preparations for the Singhast celebrations, which raised concerns among local residents and mosque authorities.
According to court records, both sides agreed to the terms outlined by the bench, thereby ending the legal proceedings that had escalated after the municipal action on the mosque premises. The settlement includes provisions for the continuation of the road project while ensuring that the mosque's structural integrity and access are preserved.
The court's intervention is seen as a significant step toward de‑escalating communal tensions in the city. Officials from the district administration confirmed that the agreed measures will be implemented promptly, and monitoring will continue to prevent any further disputes.
Local leaders welcomed the resolution, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communal harmony during the upcoming Singhast festivities. The High Court's decision underscores the judiciary's role in mediating sensitive religious and civic issues in Madhya Pradesh.
According to court records, both sides agreed to the terms outlined by the bench, thereby ending the legal proceedings that had escalated after the municipal action on the mosque premises. The settlement includes provisions for the continuation of the road project while ensuring that the mosque's structural integrity and access are preserved.
The court's intervention is seen as a significant step toward de‑escalating communal tensions in the city. Officials from the district administration confirmed that the agreed measures will be implemented promptly, and monitoring will continue to prevent any further disputes.
Local leaders welcomed the resolution, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communal harmony during the upcoming Singhast festivities. The High Court's decision underscores the judiciary's role in mediating sensitive religious and civic issues in Madhya Pradesh.