India's Supreme Court has ordered the provision of separate space adjacent to the Bhojshala site in Madhya Pradesh for Friday Islamic prayers, to be conducted between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The directive was issued as part of the Court's ongoing management of disputes related to the historic structure.
The Supreme Court additionally ruled that any structural alterations to the Bhojshala by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will require prior permission from the Court. This requirement places judicial oversight on potential modifications to the site.
Both Hindu and Muslim parties involved in the dispute have been urged by the Court to exercise restraint throughout the proceedings. The orders reflect the Court's attempt to balance access and usage of the contested site while maintaining its structural integrity pending resolution of the underlying dispute.
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