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Gujarat govt won’t have to pay for repair of shrines damaged in 2002 riots: rules SC

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Gujarat govt won’t have to pay for repair of shrines damaged in 2002 riots: rules SC

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over 500 religious structures – a majority of them being mosques and Islamic shrines – were damaged in the post-Godhra pogrom of 2002. The Apex court accepted Gujarat government’s contention that spending public money for repair and maintenance of a religious structure will be against the country’s secular fabric

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, set aside Gujarat High Court’s order, which had asked the state government to pay for repair of religious structures, mostly mosques and Islamic shrines, which were damaged during the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

A bench of Chief Justice Deepak Misra and Justice PC Pant, however, said that the state government’s scheme of paying (ex-gratia) compensation of Rs 50,000 for the repair of damaged residential and commercial structures will be applicable for the religious structures too.

Observing that the order of the Gujarat High Court was ‘not tenable in law’, the bench asked the state to release funds according to its ex-gratia scheme and not as per the HC order, which had also sought an assessment of actual cost of restoration according to which the state government had to provide funds.

Appearing for the state government, Additional Solicitor General (ASG), Tushar Mehta had reasoned that a judicial order directing use of public money for construction of places of worship will be “against the secular fabric of the country”.

Mehta informed the top court that state government was willing to pay from its ex-gratia scheme for repair and reconstruction works of various structures, shops and houses which were damaged.

After the Bench passed its order, Mehta told reporters: “Our plea (seeking quashing of the Gujarat HC order) has been allowed…This ex-gratia scheme (of the Gujarat government) has been accepted by the SC.”

In an earlier hearing, the Supreme Court had asked the parties in the case if it would be proper in a secular State to order compensation for rebuilding places of worship. “Money is required for economic growth… individual injury is a different thing where compensation is granted under Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution. Can it happen in a diversified country that a state is distributing public money to build religious places?” it said.

Citing Article 27 in the Constitution, Mehta had told the SC that there was a prohibition against compelling people “to pay any taxes, the proceeds of which are specifically appropriated in payment of expenses for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or religious denomination”.

Mehta maintained before the court: “What is prohibited, therefore, is use of state fund, which consists of payment of various taxes by citizens, for repair /reconstruction/construction of any place of worship of any religion.”

Gujarat govt won’t have to pay for repair of shrines damaged in 2002 riots: rules SC

Considered one of the worst riots that took place in India in the post-independence era, the 2002 pogrom claimed the lives of over 800 Muslims and around 250 Hindus, as per official figures. Those who have worked in the riot-affected areas, activists and social commentators, have for long claimed that the official death toll of the 2002 riots betrayed facts and that the actual number of killings exceeded 2000 people, mostly Muslims.

The riots have been seen as a reaction by Hindu radicals to the death of 57 Hindu pilgrims who lost their lives when a train they were travelling in was set on fire in Gujarat’s Godhra. The riots have been the biggest scar on the political innings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then the Gujarat chief minister. Activists, a section of the media and legal commentators have, since 2002, spoken about the complicity of the then Gujarat government in allowing the Hindu rioters to kill Muslims. The then junior minister for home in Gujarat, and now BJP national president Amit Shah along with several BJP leaders were accused in various cases related to the riots.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has assured Tollywood actors and filmmakers that his government stands with the Telugu film industry and made it clear that there will be no compromise on law and order.

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun. CM Revanth Reddy said that celebrities must control their fans and the industry must be responsible.

The meeting took place at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood was led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Actors such as Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh among other attendees.

The meeting also included directors Koratala Siva, Anil Ravipudi, K Raghavendra Rao, Prashanth Varma, Sai Rajesh, and producers Suresh Babu, KL Narayana, Damodhar, Allu Aravind, BVSN Prasad, and Chinna Babu, among others.

Earlier on December 4, when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, a massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, and chaos ensued when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. This resulted in the tragic death of a 35-year-old woman and injuries to her eight-year-old child.

Furthermore, some ruling Congress leaders have found fault with Allu Arjun’s comments last week, describing the stampede incident as purely accidental and denying the allegations made by CM Revanth Reddy on the roadshow before the film screening.

This incident has also sparked political controversy. Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy blamed Allu Arjun for the tragedy, stating in the Assembly that police had denied permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. However, the actor dismissed the allegations, calling them an attempt at character assassination.

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ICAI CA final result 2024: Scores expected soon, check updates and how to access

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The Institute of Charter ed Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to announce the CA Final Results for November 2024 today, with the results likely to be declared by late evening. Candidates can check their scores on the official ICAI website, icai.nic.in, once the results are out.

Key details about the ICAI CA final result 2024

As per the official notification from the ICAI, the results of the Chartered Accountant Final Examinations, which were held in November 2024, will be available for candidates to access on the ICAI website on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in the late evening. Candidates can view their results by entering their registration number and roll number on the official website, icai.nic.in.

When were the ICAI CA final exams held?

The ICAI CA Final exams took place in November 2024. The Group 1 exams were held on November 3, 5, and 7, while the Group 2 exams took place on November 9, 11, and 13.

Passing criteria for ICAI CA final

To pass in a group, candidates must secure at least 40% in each individual paper of the group and at least 50% in the aggregate of all papers within that group.

How to receive ICAI CA final result by Email

Candidates can also opt to receive their ICAI CA Final results via email by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official ICAI website at icaiexam.icai.org.
  2. Click on the Email Registration link on the homepage.
  3. Enter your registration number and password.
  4. Click on the “Results on Email” option to receive your result directly to the email address you registered.

How to check ICAI CA final result

In addition to checking the result on the website or receiving it via email, candidates can also access their ICAI CA Final result via SMS.

Last year’s top performers

In 2023, Madhur Jain topped the ICAI CA Final exam with an impressive score of 619 out of 800, while Sanskruti Atul Parolia secured the second position with a score of 599 out of 800.

Missed credentials? Here’s what to do

In case candidates have misplaced their credentials, they can contact ICAI’s helpline at the following numbers for assistance:

  • 0120 3054 851, 852, 853, 854, 835, 0120 4953.

As the announcement of the ICAI CA Final results approaches, candidates should be prepared to check their scores through the official channels. The results will reflect the hard work and dedication of those who appeared for the exams in November 2024, with many hopefuls awaiting the outcomes of their efforts.

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Big Airtel outage hits multiple cities, users express frustration on social media

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Airtel services down across India

A widespread outage in Airtel’s mobile and broadband services has affected users across several cities in India, with many reporting connectivity issues this morning. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions, numerous complaints have surfaced regarding service failures in cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.

Users have flocked to social media platforms, posting SOS messages in an attempt to draw the attention of the telecom provider. The complaints highlight both mobile network and internet connectivity issues, with some users reporting problems lasting up to 24 hours, yet receiving no resolution.

In addition to complaints about service outages in neighborhoods, many users have shared their frustration over the prolonged disruptions, which have left them without reliable mobile and internet access.

Despite the growing number of reports, Airtel has not issued any official statement or response to address the ongoing outage. As the issue persists, users are calling for swift action to restore services and resolve the connectivity problems.

This incident marks another major disruption for the telecom industry, with service outages often leading to customer dissatisfaction and calls for better network reliability. Airtel is yet to comment on the cause of the outage or provide an estimated time for the restoration of services.

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