Muslim side moves Supreme Court challenging Madhya Pradesh HC order in Bhojshala complex dispute case

Key points

• The Muslim side on Thursday (May 21, 2026) moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madhya PradeshHigh Court order, which said the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district of the State was a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
• The Hindu community considers Bhojshala a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side calls the 11th-century monument the Kamal Maula Mosque.
• The disputed complex in Dhar district is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• The appeal filed by the mosque’s caretaker, Qazi Moinuddin, has challenged the May 15 order of the High Court.
• Editorial | First and foremost: On the Bhojshala ruling In a huge win for the Hindu side, the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared that the disputed Bhojshala complex was a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, and the Centre and the ASI can decide on its administration and management.