Bhopal, March 15 (NationPress) An important hearing regarding the long-standing Bhojshala dispute is set to take place on March 16 at the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

This case involves the historic site located in Dhar district, which is safeguarded by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Previously, the court instructed the ASI to execute a comprehensive scientific examination of the entire site utilizing contemporary techniques.

The survey extended over approximately ninety-eight days, culminating in the submission of a final report to the court in a sealed format. Upon the Supreme Court's directives, copies of this report were shared with all relevant parties.

The High Court has now scheduled the matter for March 16, allowing all parties to present their objections, suggestions, and recommendations regarding the ASI's findings.

On this day, hearings pertaining to these specific objections will commence. Reports suggest that the Muslim representatives have raised several significant objections concerning the points highlighted in the survey document. These objections have also been communicated to the other involved parties. The court is expected to scrutinize these matters thoroughly during the sessions.

Besides the objections related to the survey document, the bench may also address other pending applications linked to the Bhojshala case.

Three distinct Muslim organizations have submitted applications to be included as parties in the ongoing petitions, and these requests are likely to be reviewed during the hearing.

Several interconnected petitions are being processed concurrently, including the primary petition lodged by the Hindu Front for Justice, which seeks a declaration regarding the site's religious nature. Another petition has been filed by the Kamal Maulana Welfare Society.

This dispute centers on a site that Hindus identify as the ancient temple of “Maa Vagdevi Saraswati,” while Muslims recognize it as the Kamal Maula mosque.

At present, Hindus are permitted to perform puja on Tuesdays, while Muslims conduct namaz on Fridays, according to a previous court order. The ASI survey aimed to clarify both historical and structural details of the monument through non-invasive, scientific methodologies.

The contents of this report are anticipated to be pivotal in determining future aspects of worship access and the preservation of this protected monument.

Dhar authorities have put in place the necessary security measures to ensure peace and order during the court proceedings.

Both communities are attentively monitoring the developments, as the resolution of this sensitive issue, which has persisted for many years, could be significantly influenced by the court's decisions.