Mangaluru: B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen Masjid inaugurated at Majlis Edu Park, Mudipu
Mangaluru: The B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen Masjid, built in memory of the late B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen, was inaugurated on Saturday at Majlis Edu Park, located near Mudipu in Konaje. The mosque was constructed by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder of the Thumbay Group, as a tribute to his father.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Udupi Samyukta Qazi, Alhaj M. Abdul Hameed Musliyar Mani, who also offered prayers. The event was presided over by Sharaffussadat Sayyed Ashraf Assaqaf Al Madani Thangal Adhur, founder of Majlis Edu Park. Speaking on the occasion, Thangal Adhur highlighted the importance of education within the Muslim community, stating that the Edu Park was a product of collaborative efforts. He praised Dr. Thumbay Moideen for being an exemplary figure in society, embodying the values of generosity and community service.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader, who was present at the event, expressed pride in the completion of the mosque, which was constructed at a cost of Rs 1.35 crore. He noted that the B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen Masjid is set to become a center of excellence in the Ullal taluk and serve as a significant religious hub for the region.
Abdulla Kunhi of the Yenepoya Group also spoke at the event, commending Dr. Thumbay Moideen for his vision in establishing the Masjid. He emphasized the contributions of the Thumbay family in the construction of mosques and madrasas throughout the region, and lauded Dr. Moideen's dedication, foresight, and punctuality.
In his address, Dr. Thumbay Moideen shared the origins of the idea to build the mosque, explaining how a conversation with Speaker UT Khader, UT Ifthikar Ali, and Adhur Thangal led to the promise of constructing the Masjid in his father's name. "Both my father and Adhur Thangal were great proponents of education, and this Masjid is a symbol of their shared values," said Dr. Moideen.
During the event, Dr. Thumbay Moideen and Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University, were honored for their contributions. Several prominent personalities, including BM Ashraf of the Thumbay family, Sayyid Shaheer Al Bukhari Malhar Thangal, Dr. MSM Abdurrashid Zaini Kamil, Badusha Saqafi Alappuzha, and Muhammad Ali Saqqafi Ashhariyyah, were present.
The program began with a Qiraat recitation by Hafiz Irfan and was hosted by Aamir Hassan from Australia. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Sayyid Miraj Al Hadi Thangal.
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K’taka HC judge whose controversial remarks triggered controversy expresses regret before open court
Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court judge, Justice V Srishananda, on Saturday expressed regret in open court after facing backlash over his controversial remarks in his recent court hearings, reported Bar and Bench.
Two purported video clips from Justice V Srishananda’s court hearing that show him making inappropriate comments went viral across social media platforms.
On Saturday, Justice Srishananda invited members of the Advocates Association, Bengaluru, and senior lawyers to his courtroom at 2:30 PM, where he read out a note expressing regret for inappropriate comments.
Quoting Advocates Association President Vivek Subba Reddy, Bar and Bench wrote, “He expressed regret for the comments and clarified that it was not his intention to offend any community or members of the Bar. He also requested the association to relay this message to all members of the Bar.”
Reddy further stated, “We also advised him to encourage young lawyers in the courtroom and refrain from making any irrelevant remarks during hearings.”
Another senior lawyer present during the session confirmed to the legal news portal that Justice Srishananda also addressed comments directed at a woman lawyer, who was seen in one of the videos being reprimanded by the judge. The judge Justice Srishananda clarified that his remarks were not intended to target her (woman lawyer) specifically, but rather pertained to the appellant she was representing. “He explained that his comment was meant to imply that the appellant seemed to know a lot about the other party,” said the lawyer.
In addition, Justice Srishananda assured those present that he would avoid making such comments in the future.
The controversy came to light on September 19, when a video clip from an August 28 Court hearing surfaced on social media, showing Justice Srishananda referring to a Muslim-majority sub-locality in Bengaluru’s Goripalya as "Pakistan." Hours later, another video from the same courtroom emerged, in which the judge was seen making a gender-insensitive remark.
Following outrage over the viral videos, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant, and Hrishikesh Roy, on September 20 took a suo motu cognizance and sought a report from the Karnataka High Court Registrar General in connection with the viral video.
