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Religion
Supreme Court to Hear Five Petitions Over Bhojashala Worship Dispute in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Supreme Court’s bench led by Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva has scheduled a hearing on five petitions filed by the Muslim community concerning the use of the historic Bhojashala for Hindu rituals and the routes of access.
The Supreme Court in New Delhi has set a date for hearing five petitions lodged by representatives of the Muslim community regarding the historic Bhojashala in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. The petitions challenge the conduct of Hindu worship activities, including puja and recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, within the monument, and also question the separate pathways used by worshippers.
Petitioners argue that the Bhojashala, a protected heritage site, should remain a neutral space where Muslim congregants can perform namaz without interference, and that the parallel routes for Hindu rituals infringe on their religious rights. The court’s roster for the matter includes Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, who will examine the claims under existing heritage and religious freedom statutes.
The hearing comes amid rising local sensitivities, as both communities assert historical and devotional claims over the structure. The outcome could set a precedent for how religious practices are managed at protected monuments across the country.
Stakeholders from both sides have been asked to submit written arguments before the scheduled hearing, and the court may issue interim directions to maintain the status quo at the site pending a final decision.
Petitioners argue that the Bhojashala, a protected heritage site, should remain a neutral space where Muslim congregants can perform namaz without interference, and that the parallel routes for Hindu rituals infringe on their religious rights. The court’s roster for the matter includes Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, who will examine the claims under existing heritage and religious freedom statutes.
The hearing comes amid rising local sensitivities, as both communities assert historical and devotional claims over the structure. The outcome could set a precedent for how religious practices are managed at protected monuments across the country.
Stakeholders from both sides have been asked to submit written arguments before the scheduled hearing, and the court may issue interim directions to maintain the status quo at the site pending a final decision.