In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has permitted both Basant Panchami worship and Friday namaz at the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh. The court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, addressed a plea from the Hindu Front for Justice seeking exclusive rights for Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchami. Specific arrangements have been laid down for both communities to conduct their religious practices peacefully.
The Bench, including Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, ordered that namaz can be offered between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in a designated area within the premises. Special passes will be issued to those attending namaz services. Additionally, a separate area has been allocated for Basant Panchami worship without time restrictions.
During the hearing, it was noted that in previous instances when Basant Panchami coincided with Friday, arrangements were made to accommodate both worship and namaz. The court emphasized the importance of allowing both communities to practice their faith and urged mutual respect and cooperation for maintaining law and order. The dispute over the religious identity of the site remains unresolved and is pending before the Supreme Court.
