Don’t call Madrasa syllabus ‘anti-national’; Let govt appoint an Arabic expert to study it: HC

September 15, 2015

Mangaluru, Sep 15: The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to appoint a person who knows to read and understand Arabic language to know the syllabus that is being taught at Mohiddin Jumma Masjid and Darul Uloom Madrasa (Wakf Institutions) in Dakshina Kannada district.

The bench questioned the appellants’ advocate about the use of the word “anti-national” asking him what was “anti-national” in the syllabus and advised not to use such expressions without knowing.

The bench also observed that if any sort of ‘anti-national’ content found in the syllabus than it will be scrapped immediately without a second thought.

Mohammed Iqbal and Myyadi, both natives of DK district, have filed writ appeal seeking directions to Mohiddin Jumma Masjid and Darul Uloom Madrasa to teach Samastha Kerala Sunni Vidyabyasa Board syllabus, which teaches Arabic with Kannada translation, instead of Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabyasa Board, Samasthalayam, Chelari (SKIMVB).

The appellants have contended that SKIMVB is an unregistered board and that they are forcing the madrasas of Dakshina Kannada to introduce its syllabus.

They have also contended that the single bench had passed an order without application of mind in February 2015, stating that since the Wakf Board has already issued a direction to impart education as per the existing syllabus, no further directions were required.

Despite government circular and the District Wakf, the madrasa in question was continuing the syllabus of SKIMVB. The appellants have sought directions to set aside the single bench order.

The bench directed the State government to appoint a person well-versed in Arabic language and find out what is in the said syllabus and to submit it to the court. The court resumes the hearing after two weeks.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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