India, July 15 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that Muslims be provided separate open space adjacent to the disputed Bhojshala site for offering namaz on Fridays between 1 and 3 pm.

However, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana clarified that the arrangement for Muslims shall be ad hoc, subject to the final outcome of petitions.

The top court also directed that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) shall not carry out any structural changes on the site without its permission.

Asking both Hindu and Muslim sides to have patience as Bhojshala is a sensitive matter, the apex court said it was ready to hear the matter on a day-to-day basis and resolve the issue.

The top court was...