Ban on hijab in Indian classrooms sparks protests - both for and against
3 years, 1 month ago

Ban on hijab in Indian classrooms sparks protests - both for and against

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The standoff began on 28 December last year when the authorities barred students at the Pre-University College in Udupi from attending college wearing the traditional Muslim headscarves, forcing them to turn to the state’s top court to seek relief. Chilling videos emerged on Tuesday showing confrontations between students of different religions in class, including one from a college in Mandya where a burqa-clad student is heckled by a large group of boys wearing saffron scarves — a colour that can be seen as symbolic of Hindu nationalism. In a separate but similar incident, a massive crowd of saffron scarf-wearing students chanted cries of Jai Shri Ram outside the gates of Udupi’s Mahatma Gandhi Memorial college as they protested against hijab wearing students trying to enter the institution, reported NDTV. Donning blue scarves, symbolising the lower castes, a group of nearly 30 students began chanting the slogan Jai Bhim as they protested against an equal number of saffron-clad boys on Monday at the IDSG Government First Grade College in Chikkamagaluru, reported the Deccan Herald.

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Govt to decide on hijab ban soon, says Karnataka minister
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govt to decide on hijab ban soon, says Karnataka minister

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing debate over the hijab ban in Karnataka has resurfaced after Home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that a decision will be taken following a thorough deliberation on whether students should be allowed to wear the hijab during the upcoming SSLC exams. Govt to decide on hijab ban soon, says Karnataka minister “We still have a month left …

Hijab ban issue will be discussed: Home Minister G Parameshwara
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hijab ban issue will be discussed: Home Minister G Parameshwara

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the SSLC and PU board exams to be held in the next few weeks, there is confusion over the hijab ban in Karnataka. Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, however, said the State government and education department authorities cannot discuss the issue as the matter is before the court. Earlier, Madhu Bangarappa had stated that they would get some clarity …

Karnataka: Hijab Ban Controversy Clouds Best Teacher Award Decision
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Hijab Ban Controversy Clouds Best Teacher Award Decision

Deccan Chronicle  

Udupi: The state government's decision to withhold the state-level Best Teacher Award from Ramakrishna BG, principal of Government Pre-University College in Kundapura Taluk of Udupi district, has stirred controversy. However, objections were raised due to his involvement in enforcing the hijab ban order of the state government at the college two years ago. The controversy stems from the hijab ban …

Hijab row: Indirect discrimination at the centre of the ongoing legal tangle
7 months, 1 week ago

Hijab row: Indirect discrimination at the centre of the ongoing legal tangle

Hindustan Times  

On August 9, the Supreme Court of India partly stayed the instructions regarding the dress code to be followed by students issued by Chembur Trombay Education Society’s NG Acharya and DK Marathe College, a private college in Mumbai. The petitioners, three female Muslim students, had approached the apex court challenging the judgment of a division bench of the Bombay High …

Bijnor: Principal bars students wearing hijab at college, district authority begins probe | VIDEO
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bijnor: Principal bars students wearing hijab at college, district authority begins probe | VIDEO

India TV News  

A controversy erupted after a principal of a college in Bijnor barred female students wearing hijab from attending their classes on Monday. Students of Janta Inter College, Mahua of Thana Kotwali Dehat were asked to return home and come with their parents as they were in hijab. After the prayer at the college, principal Shivendra Pal Singh sent the students …

Supreme Court stays Maharashtra college directive prohibiting hijab on campus
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court stays Maharashtra college directive prohibiting hijab on campus

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a directive issued by a private college in Maharashtra prohibiting Muslim women students from wearing hijab or other symbols of their faith on campus. Justice Kumar questioned the college’s reasoning that the instruction was intended to draw attention away from the religion of students, and to treat everyone equally on the campus despite their …

Supreme Court Partly Stays Mumbai College's Ban On 'Hijab, Burqa, Cap And Naqab' On Campus
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Partly Stays Mumbai College's Ban On 'Hijab, Burqa, Cap And Naqab' On Campus

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday partly stayed a Mumbai college circular banning 'hijab, burqa, cap and naqab' on the campus and said girl students must have the freedom to choose what they wear. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar issued notice to the Chembur Trombay Education Society, which runs the ‘N G Acharya and D …

SC partly stays Mumbai college circular banning hijab, burqa, cap, naqab on campus
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC partly stays Mumbai college circular banning hijab, burqa, cap, naqab on campus

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday partly stayed a Mumbai college circular banning hijab, burqa, cap and naqab on the campus and said girl students must have the freedom to choose what they wear. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar issued notice to the Chembur Trombay Education Society, which runs the N G Acharya and D K Marathe …

SC partly stays Mumbai college circular banning 'hijab, burqa, cap and naqab' on campus
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC partly stays Mumbai college circular banning 'hijab, burqa, cap and naqab' on campus

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Friday partly stayed a Mumbai college circular banning 'hijab, burqa, cap and naqab' on the campus and said girl students must have the freedom to choose what they wear. SC partly stays Mumbai college circular banning 'hijab, burqa, cap and naqab' on campus Educational institutions, it said, cannot force on them their choice. "Girl …

Supreme Court stays Mumbai college's hijab ban, asks why tilak, bindi exempt
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court stays Mumbai college's hijab ban, asks why tilak, bindi exempt

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a circular issued by a Mumbai college that imposed a ban on wearing hijab, niqab, burqa, caps, and similar attire within its premises. A Mumbai-based private college had imposed a dress code under which students cannot wear a hijab, naqab, burka, stoles, caps and badges inside the premises. "Girl students must have freedom of …

Supreme Court Stays Hijab Ban Imposed By Mumbai Private College
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Stays Hijab Ban Imposed By Mumbai Private College

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the instruction issued by a private college in Mumbai banning the wearing of hijab, cap or badges by students on campus.The Court passed the interim order while hearing a petition filed by 3 Muslim women students of NG Acharya & DK Marathe College of Mumbai. The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the instruction issued …

SC partly stays Mumbai college, says restriction 'unwarranted'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC partly stays Mumbai college, says restriction 'unwarranted'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday in its order partially stayed a circular issued by a Mumbai college that prohibited female students from wearing 'hijab, burqa, cap, and naqab' on campus, after observing that the "college's restrictions are unwarranted." "Girl students must have the freedom of choice in what they wear, and the college cannot impose bans," the apex …

SC to hear on Friday plea against ban on hijab, burqa in pvt college
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC to hear on Friday plea against ban on hijab, burqa in pvt college

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea filed by a group of college students against a Bombay high court judgment that upheld a ban on wearing hijab, niqab, burqa, caps and similar attire at a private college in Mumbai. The case involves NG Acharya & DK Marathe College in Mumbai, which prescribed a dress code prohibiting students from …

Hijab Ban: SC to hear plea challenging a Bombay HC verdict upholding ban on hijabs, burqas
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hijab Ban: SC to hear plea challenging a Bombay HC verdict upholding ban on hijabs, burqas

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea challenging a Bombay High Court verdict upholding a Mumbai college’s decision to ban hijabs, burqas and naqabs inside the campus. While Justice Hemant Gupta, since retired, dismissed the appeals challenging the judgment of the Karnataka High Court refusing to lift the ban, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia held there shall be no restriction …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Bombay HC Verdict Upholding Hijab Ban In Mumbai College
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Bombay HC Verdict Upholding Hijab Ban In Mumbai College

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court's judgment upholding the ban imposed in a private college in Mumbai on the wearing of hijab, nakab, burkha, stole, cap, etc., by students on campus.When the petition was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India on Tuesday for urgent listing, CJI DY Chandrachud said that he …

HC upholds ban on hijab, burqa, niqabs in Chembur college
9 months ago

HC upholds ban on hijab, burqa, niqabs in Chembur college

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by nine female students of NG Acharya and DK Marathe College in Chembur, who had challenged their college dress code banning hijabs, niqabs, burkas, stoles, caps, and badges. HT Image The division bench, comprising justices AS Chandurkar and Rajesh Patil, upheld the college’s authority to enforce the dress code, …

Bombay High Court upholds hijab ban decision of a city college
9 months ago

Bombay High Court upholds hijab ban decision of a city college

Op India  

On 26th June, the Bombay High Court rejected an appeal from nine female students contesting a Mumbai college’s dress code, which forbade students from wearing Islamic headgear, stoles, burqas, hijabs and other items on campus. They submitted a petition to the High Court earlier this month, contesting a decision made by the NG Acharya and DK Marathe College of Art, …

Bombay HC refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college
9 months ago

Bombay HC refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on June 26 dismissed a writ petition filed by nine women students from Mumbai’s Chembur Trombay Education Society’s N. G. Acharya and D. K. Marathe College of Art, Science and Commerce, challenging a directive issued by their college, imposing a ban on all headgear, including hijab, burqa, stoles, caps, naqaabs, and badges in the classroom. The …

High Court refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college
9 months ago

High Court refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college

Hindustan Times  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in a decision taken by a city-based college to impose a ban on hijab, burka and naqab in its premises. The students moved the HC earlier this month, challenging a directive issued by the Chembur Trombay Education Society's NG Acharya and DK Marathe College imposing a dress code under which students …

Breaking | Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Hijab Ban By Mumbai's NG Acharya & DK Marathe College Authorities
9 months ago

Breaking | Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Hijab Ban By Mumbai's NG Acharya & DK Marathe College Authorities

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea filed by nine female students challenging the dress code prescribed by the authorities of a Mumbai college, prohibiting students from wearing hijab, nakab, burkha, stole, cap, etc., on campus.A division bench of Justice AS Chandurkar and Justice Rajesh Patil said in open Court, "For the aforesaid reasons, we are not inclined …

Bombay HC dismisses petition filed by students against hijab ban in Mumbai college
9 months ago

Bombay HC dismisses petition filed by students against hijab ban in Mumbai college

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in a decision taken by a city-based college to impose a ban on hijab, burka and naqab in its premises. The students moved the HC earlier this month, challenging a directive issued by the Chembur Trombay Education Society's NG Acharya and DK Marathe College imposing a dress code under which …

Hijabs and niqabs are not an essential part of Islam, city college tells HC
9 months, 1 week ago

Hijabs and niqabs are not an essential part of Islam, city college tells HC

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The NG Acharya and DK Marathe College argued before the Bombay high court on Wednesday that wearing hijabs or naqabs was not an essential part of Islam and, therefore, does not need to be permitted on campus. The argument came in response to a petition filed by nine female students at the college challenging a dress code that banned …

Hijab ban part of dress code, not against Muslims, Mumbai college tells HC
9 months, 1 week ago

Hijab ban part of dress code, not against Muslims, Mumbai college tells HC

Hindustan Times  

A city-based college on Wednesday argued before the Bombay High Court that the ban on hijab, naqab and burka on its premises was only meant to enforce a uniform dress code and did not seek to target the Muslim community. Students wearing Hijab Nine female students last week moved the HC challenging the directive issued by the Chembur Trombay Education …

Students file writ against hijab ban in Chembur college
9 months, 1 week ago

Students file writ against hijab ban in Chembur college

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Nine BSc students at the N G Acharya and D K Marathe College of Art, Science and Commerce, Chembur, have filed a writ petition in the Bombay high court against the ban on hijab, naqab and burkhas on the college premises. “You shall follow the dress code of the college of formal and decent dress, which shall not reveal …

Plea In Bombay High Court Challenges Ban On Hijab At Mumbai's NG Acharya And DK Marathe College
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Plea In Bombay High Court Challenges Ban On Hijab At Mumbai's NG Acharya And DK Marathe College

Live Law  

Nine students from Mumbai's NG Acharya and D. K. Marathe College of Art, Science and Commerce have approached the Bombay High Court challenging a recently implemented dress code by the college authorities prohibiting students from wearing hijab on the campus. The petition states that on May 13, 2024, the petitioners attempted to discuss their concerns with the college management and …

Kolkata teacher stops going to college over wearing hijab, authorities say miscommunication
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata teacher stops going to college over wearing hijab, authorities say miscommunication

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, A teacher at a private law college, affiliated to the University of Calcutta, resigned and stopped attending classes after the institute authorities allegedly requested her to refrain from wearing a hijab at the workplace. HT Image However, as the matter became public and sparked an uproar, the college authorities claimed that it resulted from miscommunication, and she would be …

Kolkata teacher resigns over alleged hijab ban, university issues clarification
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata teacher resigns over alleged hijab ban, university issues clarification

Hindustan Times  

A Kolkata teacher working at a private law college affiliated with the University of Calcutta resigned after the institute authorities allegedly requested her to refrain from wearing a ‘hijab’ at the workplace. According to the teacher, identified as Sanjida Qadar, the alleged order issued by the college governing body “offended” her “values and religious sentiments”. Kolkata teacher quits college over …

Chembur degree college bans hijab, niqab and burqa
10 months, 1 week ago

Chembur degree college bans hijab, niqab and burqa

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Acharya Marathe College in Chembur has extended its prohibition on Muslim girls wearing hijab and burqa to its degree college section. Chembur degree college bans hijab, niqab and burqa The college recently introduced a new dress code that includes a ban on attire considered “revealing” and objects of religious significance, specifically mentioning hijab, niqab, and burqa – traditional …

Gujarat: Muslim students asked to remove hijab before board exam, action against principal after outrage
1 year ago

Gujarat: Muslim students asked to remove hijab before board exam, action against principal after outrage

India TV News  

An exam administrator was removed by the Gujarat Education Department from duty after he allegedly compelled Muslim girl students to remove their hijabs before a Class X examination in Bharuch on Thursday. Following complaints from the parents, the state education department swiftly removed the exam centre administrator, Ilaben Suratiya, who is also the principal of the school. CCTV footage reviewed …

What To Eat, Wear, or Practise: Can BJP Focus on Governance Instead of Policing?
1 year, 1 month ago

What To Eat, Wear, or Practise: Can BJP Focus on Governance Instead of Policing?

The Quint  

In another video, the Hawa Mahal MLA asks school authorities to stop students from wearing the hijab in school, which has a healthy mix of Hindu and Muslim kids. In a video that surfaced afterwards, he is seen on stage, leading the students in chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and "Saraswati Mata Ki Jai”. It also shows Acharya walking …

After Hijab row, Rajasthan Education Minister to enforce dress code for students in government schools
1 year, 1 month ago

After Hijab row, Rajasthan Education Minister to enforce dress code for students in government schools

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: The hijab controversy in Rajasthan continues to intensify, with major developments emerging two days after BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya stirred controversy by calling for a ban on hijabs at a government school in Jaipur. Now, the state education minister, Madan Dilawar, has announced plans to strictly implement a dress code for all students in government schools across the state. …

'MLA Wears Saffron Stole In Assembly, Why Can't We Wear Hijab?': Jaipur Students
1 year, 1 month ago

'MLA Wears Saffron Stole In Assembly, Why Can't We Wear Hijab?': Jaipur Students

The Quint  

Following the protests, BJP leader and Rajasthan cabinet minister Kirori Lal Meena supported Acharya and said that he would go to the CM demanding a hijab ban. Hijab is banned in many nations, so it cannot be allowed in our nation’s schools under any circumstances,” Meena said, adding that he would speak to CM about it since “our MLA has …

Discussions on Hijab Ban in Rajasthan Schools, Govt Seeks Report from Other States
1 year, 1 month ago

Discussions on Hijab Ban in Rajasthan Schools, Govt Seeks Report from Other States

News 18  

If political sources are to be believed, preparations are being made in Rajasthan to ban hijab in government schools in Rajasthan. As per sources, a report on hijab ban will be prepared at a high level in the Education Department and sent to Education Minister Madan Dilawar. Party workers said that Dilawar has sought a report from the department regarding …

No room for hijab yet in Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

No room for hijab yet in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Will the Karnataka government revoke the order that, in effect, imposes a ban on girl students wearing the hijab in classrooms? Soon, protests flared up across Karnataka, with a section of Hindu students insisting that they would wear saffron shawls if Muslim girls were allowed to wear the hijab. The video of a burqa-clad college girl, Muskaan, being heckled by …

Amidst opposition from the BJP, progressive groups demand CM walk the talk on lifting hijab ban
1 year, 3 months ago

Amidst opposition from the BJP, progressive groups demand CM walk the talk on lifting hijab ban

The Hindu  

Even as the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party upped the ante against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who on Friday said that his government would withdraw the hijab ban in educational institutions, putting him on the backfoot, several progressive groups have demanded that he walk the talk and issue a formal withdrawal order. However, several progressive groups that had fought against what was …

BJP Criticizes Karnataka CM for Lifting Hijab Ban, Alleges Unrest Attempt
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP Criticizes Karnataka CM for Lifting Hijab Ban, Alleges Unrest Attempt

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the withdrawal of the ban on hijab citing that wearing dress and con summing food is a matter of individual choice, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Saturday criticized the move of the Congress ruled State Government. At a function in Nanjangud taluk in Mysuru district, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday had announced …

Will lift hijab ban in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 3 months ago

Will lift hijab ban in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that he has asked the administration to revoke orders passed by the earlier government barring the use of hijabs in state-run educational institutions, signalling the end of a divisive rule that sparked protests across the country. HT Image In a public meeting in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah also backed individual rights and said the decision …

Karnataka: ‘Ban on hijab to be withdrawn in state on December 23’, says CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: ‘Ban on hijab to be withdrawn in state on December 23’, says CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka hijab ban: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said the restrictions on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state will be lifted from December 23, saying the choice of dress and food is personal and no one should interfere in it. Speaking at the inauguration of three police stations in Nanjangud in Mysuru district, the Chief Minister said no …

JNU bans protests inside university campus, up to ₹20,000 fine on violators
1 year, 3 months ago

JNU bans protests inside university campus, up to ₹20,000 fine on violators

Live Mint  

Jawaharlal Nehru University has banned all types of protests inside the campus. Students will be fined up to ₹20,000 if stage dharnas or put posters within 100 metres of the academic buildings at the JNU campus. Earlier, protests within 100 metres of the administrative blocks, which house the offices of the Vice-Chancellor, registrar, and proctors, among others, were prohibited as …

Karnataka bans all forms of head cover during recruitment examinations
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka bans all forms of head cover during recruitment examinations

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Examination Authority has banned any kind of head cover during upcoming recruitment exams of various boards and corporations in the state. Karnataka Examination Authority banned all kinds of head cover during recruitment exams of various boards and corporations. Karnataka hijab row The Karnataka hijab row erupted in January 2022 when the Government PU College in Udupi allegedly barred …

VHP Protests School Banning Student in Ayyappa Uniform
1 year, 4 months ago

VHP Protests School Banning Student in Ayyappa Uniform

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The local units of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the BJP Dharmika Sasthan are protesting against a private high school here that disallowed a Class X student wearing Ayyappa scarf from entering the classroom on Saturday last. However, the saffron activists are seeking action against the principal for his “disregard” to Hindu dharma and want him to stop conducting …

School Bans Student from Wearing Ayyappa Scarf
1 year, 4 months ago

School Bans Student from Wearing Ayyappa Scarf

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: A row has erupted between the management of a private school and activists of VHP and BJP after a teacher sent home a student under Ayyappa Deeksha who came to the class wearing a black scarf. VHP and BJP activists have given an ultimatum that the principal and teachers must apologise to parents of the student by Monday evening. …

Hijab Allowed for K’taka Govt Recruitment Tests, Not in Schools, Clarifies Higher Edu Min
1 year, 5 months ago

Hijab Allowed for K’taka Govt Recruitment Tests, Not in Schools, Clarifies Higher Edu Min

News 18  

Hijab-wearing women will be allowed to appear for examinations for recruitment to departments such as the labour department, Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited, Mysore Sales International Limited and Sainik Welfare Board, clarified Karnataka’s Higher Education Minister Dr M C Sudhakar, however, adding that “this is not to be confused with the Supreme Court order on hijab in schools". “NEET …

Back to school: Muslim girls battle France’s abaya ban
1 year, 6 months ago

Back to school: Muslim girls battle France’s abaya ban

Al Jazeera  

French students returned to class facing yet another battle over what some Muslim girls are choosing to wear. French women have been here for a while now: head coverings, including the hijab, were first banned in public schools back in 2004. So, how will this latest ban affect Muslim students and communities today? In this episode: Loubna Reguig, national president …

‘Islamophobic policy’: French high school goes on strike over abaya ban
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Islamophobic policy’: French high school goes on strike over abaya ban

Al Jazeera  

Teachers and students of a school in the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb are protesting against the government’s new measures. Teachers and students of a French high school have gone on strike in protest against the government’s decision to ban abaya and qamis – long and loose garments worn by some Muslim women and men, respectively – in public schools. “We want to …

French schools send ‘dozens’ of Muslim girls home over traditional robe
1 year, 6 months ago

French schools send ‘dozens’ of Muslim girls home over traditional robe

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French state schools have sent “dozens” of Muslim …

Hijab Ban Row: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Two Youth Accused Of Making Graffiti On Govt School Wall
1 year, 7 months ago

Hijab Ban Row: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Two Youth Accused Of Making Graffiti On Govt School Wall

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case registered against two youth accused of writing “Hijab is our dignity” with black paint on the walls of a Government Girls High School, near CMC Hosapete, Vijayanagara. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna sitting at Dharwad allowed the petition filed by Muzammil and Mohammad Jamaul, and quashed the proceedings …

Hijab Ban In Lakshadweep Schools? Congress Warns Massive Protest Over Circular On Uniforms | Details
1 year, 7 months ago

Hijab Ban In Lakshadweep Schools? Congress Warns Massive Protest Over Circular On Uniforms | Details

Hindustan Times  

Hijab Ban In Lakshadweep Schools? Congress Warns Massive Protest Over Circular On Uniforms | Details The Congress condemned the Lakshadweep administration's move to introduce a new pattern of uniform in schools in the union territory. Lakshadweep Congress leader and ex-MP Hamdullah Sayeed alleged that the new dress code directive, which is silent on hijabs or scarves for girl students, amounted …

Muslim girls protest outside Mumbai college for banning burqa and hijab
1 year, 7 months ago

Muslim girls protest outside Mumbai college for banning burqa and hijab

Op India  

On Wednesday, August 2, protests were staged outside the NG Acharya & DK Marathe College in Mumbai’s Chembur against the college’s uniform policy. Responding to the query on the students being asked to remove the burqa outside the college gate, Vidya Gauri Lele said, “Yes, earlier it was said to remove their burqas before entering the college. Karnataka Hijab Controversy …

Why are Kerala medical students demanding alternatives to hijab inside operating theatres?
1 year, 9 months ago

Why are Kerala medical students demanding alternatives to hijab inside operating theatres?

Firstpost  

Women students from Kerala’s Government Medical College, citing their religious beliefs, have penned a letter to the principal asking they be allowed to wear long sleeve scrub jackets and surgical hoods in operating theatres. Some medical students have demanded that they be allowed to wear long sleeve scrub jackets and surgical hoods inside operation theatres as an alternative to the …

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