High Court Dismisses Ujjain Mosque Demolition Appeal

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the demolition of a portion of Ujjain’s historic Shahi Masjid. The action facilitates a 15-metre road-widening project connecting Gopal Mandir to Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of Simhastha 2028. The court held that public safety and civic infrastructure override structural preservation.