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India Gazette
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
SC dismisses PIL seeking SIT probe on violent protests in Murshidabad over Waqf Act
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on violent protests that took place in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, after the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. A bench led by Justice Surya Kant found no reason to entertain the plea and suggested the petitioner to approach the High Court. 'We see no reason to entertain this petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, as the petitioner has an alternative, efficacious remedy to approach the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution', the top-court bench stated in its order. The plea was filed by one Satish Kumar Agarwal, who flagged the failure of state authorities in discharging their duties/responsibilities to protect the life and property of Murshidabad residents. The counsel appearing for the petitioner, advocate Barun Kumar Sinha, began his submissions informing the court of the failure of state authorities to investigate the violence that led to the death of people from the Hindu community. 'Because the Police Administration of the State of West Bengal has miserably failed in discharging its duty/responsibility in protecting the life and property of Hindus. The ghastly incident of murder, arson and loot which took place from April 8, 2025, to April 12, 2025, in Murshidabad, West Bengal has caused an exodus,' the counsel said. The Court, however strongly suggested the counsel to approach the Calcutta High Court, stating that the matter strictly pertains to West Bengal and there is no reason for the top court to entertain such a plea. 'Tell us who is preventing you from going to the High Court. It is the constitutional court having powers even better than the Supreme Court under Article 32 (of the Constitution). The case pertains to only one message does it give to the High Court?' the Court stated. The counsel further informed the Court about a report issued by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in this regard, alleging that various human rights violations had taken place. 'The NHRC report is very disturbing', the counsel said. After considering the submissions, the Court dismissed the plea, issuing directions for the petitioner to approach the High Court. 'If the Petitioner perceives any threat to his life and liberty, he may file the petition online. The hearing can also take place through Video Conferencing (VC). We direct the High Court (officials) to extend some specialities (to the petitioner),' the bench said. The bench also remarked that such petitions are filed before the top court, only to create a scene. 'These are only to create a scene. This is all hype being created, we know all this', Justice Surya Kant stated. (ANI)
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kamdhenu's net profit grows 2% to ₹17 crore in Q4 FY25
NEW DELHI: Steel products maker Kamdhenu Ltd on Wednesday reported a 2 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 17.1 crore in the March quarter, driven by higher revenues. It had posted a net profit of Rs 16.8 crore in the January-March period of the preceding 2023-24 financial year, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased 12 per cent to Rs 197.8 crore in the fourth quarter from Rs 176 crore in the same period a year ago. For the entire FY25, the net profit increased 21 per cent to Rs 61 crore from Rs 50 crore in FY24. Kamdhenu Group CMD Satish Kumar Agarwal said the growth during the quarter was primarily driven by higher volumes from both company-owned manufacturing facilities and franchise partners. The volume growth from owned facilities stood at 12 per cent year on year, while franchise-led volumes grew by 5 per cent during Q4 FY25, he said. The company remained a net debt-free entity as of March 2025, Agarwal said. On the outlook for the sector, he said "Demand for TMT steel bars in India is expected to remain strong, supported by the government's continued emphasis on infrastructure development, including housing, roads, and urban renewal projects. Increased public spending under initiatives like PM Gati Shakti and Smart Cities Mission is set to drive sustained consumption of TMT bars in the years to come."
