Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Row : Supreme Court Bench Questions Excavation At Site Despite Interim Order

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea against the ASI survey of the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Mosque complex, which raises issues related to religious places of worship. The case involves the conflict between religious rights and the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which prohibits the conversion of the character of any religious place of worship. Petitioners argue that the survey could infringe upon religious sentiments and alter the nature of the site. The Court will consider whether the ASI survey can proceed in accordance with the Act, examining the balance between religious freedoms and legal provisions.