Karnataka HC dismisses PIL seeking revoking of license of Bar allegedly in close proximity to ‘Idgah
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to annul the license issued to a Bar and Restaurant situated allegedly within 100 meters of an 'Idgah' (a Muslim place of worship) in Hussainpura Village in Tumkur district.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit dismissed the petition filed by residents of the village, stating that it was based on assumptions and presumptions, and the court cannot entertain such "half-baked petitions" under the guise of public interest litigation.
The petitioners argued that Respondent No. 8, operating Annapurna Bar and Restaurant, was a licensed liquor shop and was violating regulations. They also mentioned that, in response to their representation, state authorities and the village panchayat were considering moving the licensed premises to another location, which the petitioners opposed.
The court rejected these arguments, noting the lack of concrete evidence. It stated that there was no survey conducted by any authorized department or agency to confirm the licensed premises' proximity to the Idgah. Moreover, it found no evidence that the issue of shifting the license was considered by a competent authority, and there was no indication that such an authority recommended the relocation.
The bench also highlighted that none of the petitioners followed the Muslim religion, as per the details in the petition.
"Copy of the representation shows that none of the representatives is also following Muslim religion so as to raise any grievance of that nature," the court concluded, ultimately dismissing the petition at the threshold.
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New safety wristbands launched for children at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: Authorities in Saudi Arabia have introduced a new safety measure to protect the youngest visitors at the Grand Mosque in Makkah by distributing free identification wristbands to families.
This initiative, led by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, aims to prevent children from getting lost in the massive crowds and ensures they can be quickly reunited with their guardians if they wander off. By providing a simple way for staff to contact parents immediately, the program offers peace of mind to pilgrims during the busy Umrah and Hajj seasons.
The process for obtaining a bracelet is straightforward and designed for convenience, as families can pick them up directly upon arrival at the mosque’s main entrances. There is no need for online registration or any advance payment, as the service is completely free.
According to reports, dedicated desks have been set up at major entry points, such as the King Abdulaziz Gate and King Fahd Gate, where staff members help parents fill out the necessary details.
The child’s name and a guardian’s mobile phone number are recorded on the band, which is then securely fastened to the child’s wrist before they enter the prayer areas.
While the system is available for all visitors, officials especially urge parents to use it during peak times like Ramadan or the annual Hajj pilgrimage when the crowds are most dense.
