Today,23rd April,The ASI requested an additional eight weeks to study the structures at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. The dispute arises from Hindu reverence of it as a temple, while Muslims see it as a mosque. The court will address the request on April 29. ASI is conducting a comprehensive survey with advanced scientific methods.
The MP High Court today(on 5th April), rejected a man’s plea to participate in ASI’s survey of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar, emphasizing the ASI’s independent scientific evaluation. The court emphasized awaiting ASI’s comprehensive findings before making any judgments related to the petitions, highlighting the site’s cultural and religious significance. The survey reflects India’s rich heritage and religious diversity.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) declined to halt the Varanasi court’s decision permitting Hindu groups to conduct worship in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi Mosque. CJI Chandrachud led bench, directed both parties to maintain the status quo, allowing both communities to engage in religious prayers. Apex court also sought response of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees on the plea of the mosque management committee.
Today (1st April): The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling on the Gyanvapi Mosque case, which allows Hindu prayers in the mosque’s southern cellar. The committee managing the mosque filed the plea against the High Court’s decision, prompting a thorough examination of arguments from both sides.
The Supreme Court of India Yesterday (March 12th), highlighted the importance of renovating historical monuments, citing the successful restoration projects at Sunder Nursery and Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi by the Archaeological Survey of India. The court emphasized the delicate balance between preservation and improvement, acknowledging the necessity and positive outcomes of appropriate renovation work, while ensuring that the fundamental characteristics of the monuments are not altered. This nuanced approach reflects the complexities involved in maintaining and enhancing heritage sites.