Videography Row in Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Dispute: Muslim Litigant Faces HC Deadline

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has instructed a Muslim litigant to submit written objections regarding the ASI's scientific survey videography of the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex. Technical difficulties with accessing the videography have prompted court interventions for assistance and deadline setting.

In a recent development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed a Muslim litigant to provide written objections within three days concerning the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) videographic survey of the contested Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.

The litigant encountered technical issues in accessing the videography, prompting the court to intervene, ensuring he receives proper access, and setting a new deadline of May 7. The monument's religious identification varies between communities, with Hindus viewing it as a temple and Muslims as a mosque.

The High Court has been addressing multiple petitions regarding the site's religious nature since early April, amidst ongoing historical and legal debates over its status. The ASI maintains its protection, with the dispute tracing back to the site's historical designation changes.