Today, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submitted its scientific survey report on the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal-Maula mosque complex to the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. ASI's counsel, Himanshu Joshi, delivered the extensive report, comprising over 2,000 pages, to the High Court's registry.

"I have submitted the report," Joshi confirmed via phone. The High Court is scheduled to hear the case on July 22.

On July 4, the High Court had directed the ASI to submit the complete report of the nearly three-month-long survey of the 11th-century monument, a site of contention between Hindus and Muslims, by July 15. Hindus regard Bhojshala as a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while Muslims recognize it as the Kamal Maula mosque.

On March 11, the High Court instructed the ASI, India's premier archaeological research and cultural heritage protection agency, to conduct a scientific survey of the complex following a petition by the 'Hindu Front for Justice'. Initially, the ASI was given six weeks to complete the survey, but the agency later requested an extension.

The ASI commenced the survey on March 22, concluding it recently. The agency had previously issued an order on April 7, 2003, to manage access to the monument amid the ongoing controversy. According to the order, which has been effective for 21 years, Hindus can worship at Bhojshala on Tuesdays, while Muslims can offer namaz there on Fridays. The Hindu Front for Justice has challenged this arrangement in their petition.