Supreme Court allows Hindu prayers at disputed Madhya Pradesh’s Bhojshala site on Basant Panchami

Why in news

The Supreme Court permitted Hindus to perform prayers at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque in Madhya Pradesh on Basant Panchami while allowing Muslims to offer namaz during specific hours.

Background

The Supreme Court ruled on a request from Hindu and Muslim groups regarding religious activities at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex. The court allowed Hindu prayers from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami and Muslim namaz from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceBhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque is a disputed site located in Madhya Pradesh
• FactMuslims are permitted to offer namaz from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the site
• FactHindus are permitted to perform prayers from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of the judiciary in mediating communal disputes over religious heritage sites while balancing the fundamental rights of different faith groups.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Judicial mediation: Balancing the right to worship with the preservation of communal harmony
• Heritage management: Conflict between historical preservation and contemporary religious practices
• Administrative cooperation: Necessity of local authority oversight in managing shared religious spaces

Keywords: Communal Harmony · Judicial Activism · Religious Freedom · Heritage Management · Secularism

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