New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- The Supreme Court of India on Thursday issued detailed directions to ensure the peaceful conduct of Basant Panchami poojas and Friday Juma Namaz at the disputed Bhoj Shala, Kamal Maula complex in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi was hearing an application filed by Hindu parties for Justice seeking permission for day-long Basant Panchami rituals on January 23.
Bhoj Shala, an 11th-century monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is claimed by Hindus as a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), while Muslims regard it as the Kamal Maula Mosque.
Under a 2003 arrangement, Hindus are per...