Hijab Row - Order Banning Religious Dress Applies To Degree Colleges & PU Colleges Where Uniform Is Prescribed; Applies Only To Students : Karnataka High Court Clarifies
3 years ago

Hijab Row - Order Banning Religious Dress Applies To Degree Colleges & PU Colleges Where Uniform Is Prescribed; Applies Only To Students : Karnataka High Court Clarifies

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday clarified that that the interim order passed by it on February 10, which prohibited wearing of religious dresses by students in classrooms, will apply to both degree colleges and Pre-University Colleges, where uniform has been prescribed.The Court also clarified that its order applies only to students and not teachers.A Full Bench comprising. The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday clarified that that the interim order passed by it on February 10, which prohibited wearing of religious dresses by students in classrooms, will apply to both degree colleges and Pre-University Colleges, where uniform has been prescribed. The Full Bench in its interim order dated February 10 directed that "Pending consideration of all these petitions, we restrain all the students regardless of their religion or faith from wearing saffron shawls, and connected matters scarfs, hijab, religious flags or the like within the classroom." Tahir argued that the "College Development Committee" mentioned in the interim order was in reference to PU Colleges and Degree Colleges.

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Hijab ban issue will be discussed: Home Minister G Parameshwara
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 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 …

Supreme Court stays Maharashtra college directive prohibiting hijab on campus
7 months, 1 week 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 stays Mumbai college's hijab ban, asks why tilak, bindi exempt
7 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Bombay HC Verdict Upholding Hijab Ban In Mumbai College
7 months, 2 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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, …

High Court refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Kolkata teacher stops going to college over wearing hijab, authorities say miscommunication
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Law college faculty in Kolkata resigns over wearing hijab; authorities claim miscommunication, assure return
9 months, 1 week ago

Law college faculty in Kolkata resigns over wearing hijab; authorities claim miscommunication, assure return

New Indian Express  

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. However, as the matter became public and sparked an uproar, the college authorities claimed that it resulted from miscommunication, and she would be returning on …

Chembur degree college bans hijab, niqab and burqa
10 months 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 …

No room for hijab yet in Karnataka
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

Will lift hijab ban in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 2 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 …

Hijab ban to be lifted in Karnataka, what to wear personal choice: Siddaramaiah
1 year, 3 months ago

Hijab ban to be lifted in Karnataka, what to wear personal choice: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that there will be no ban on hijab in the educational institutions of the state. Ban on Hijab will be lifted in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Speaking at an event, Siddaramaiah said, “We will be withdrawing the ban on hijab which was imposed by the previous BJP government. An official order will come soon regarding it.” Siddaramaih …

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 …

Hijab Allowed for K’taka Govt Recruitment Tests, Not in Schools, Clarifies Higher Edu Min
1 year, 4 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 …

Karnataka Minister says decision on hijab ban will ‘benefit all students’
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Minister says decision on hijab ban will ‘benefit all students’

Live Mint  

Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Tuesday said that the Congress-led government will take a decision on hijab controversy that will 'benefit all students. But we will take a decision that will benefit all students.” The Education Minister's proclamation comes a day after CM Siddaramaiah met around 30 academicians who urged his government to reverse the hijab ban, saying, “Thousands …

Karnataka: Decision on Hijab ban to be in students’ favour, says education minister
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Decision on Hijab ban to be in students’ favour, says education minister

Hindustan Times  

A day after academicians met Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah over the hijab ban in educational institutes and changes to textbooks brought in by the former BJP government, state education minister Madhu Bangarappa on Tuesday said that the Congress government will take a “decision that will benefit all students”. “Thousands of girls are deprived of education due to the hijab controversy,” …

Hijab not allowed during Karnataka 2nd PUC exams: Edu Minister BC Nagesh
2 years ago

Hijab not allowed during Karnataka 2nd PUC exams: Edu Minister BC Nagesh

India Today  

From March 6 and 9, the Department of Pre-University Examinations is set to conduct the Karnataka I and II PUC exams 2023. Ahead of the examination, Education Minister B C Nagesh said that students must appear for the 2nd PUC examinations in their academic institution's uniform, starting March 9 i.e., students who wear hijab to the examination centres will not …

Karnataka hijab ban case: Will create a Bench, says CJI
2 years ago

Karnataka hijab ban case: Will create a Bench, says CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday, March 3, 2023, said he may “create a Bench” to hear the hijab ban case from Karnataka, though not actually zeroing in on a date of hearing. ‘Reasonable restriction’ In the October judgment, Justice Gupta had upheld the Karnataka’s prohibitive government order, saying “apparent symbols of religious belief cannot be worn to …

Supreme Court declines immediate listing of plea seeking hearing on Karnataka hijab row
2 years ago

Supreme Court declines immediate listing of plea seeking hearing on Karnataka hijab row

India TV News  

Karnataka hijab row: The Supreme Court of India today turned down a plea to immediately list a plea seeking permission to allow students to appear in annual examinations in Karnataka's pre-university colleges with their head scarf. On February 22, the Supreme Court of India agreed to examine a plea for hearing by a group of students seeking permission to allow …

Hijabs during exams: Karnataka girl students move SC seeking permission; CJI says will form bench
2 years, 1 month ago

Hijabs during exams: Karnataka girl students move SC seeking permission; CJI says will form bench

India Today  

A group of girl students from Karnataka on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing on their plea, seeking permission to sit for exams while wearing hijab. After the Karnataka government banned the wearing of hijab in Government Pre-University Colleges, several Muslim students had to move to private colleges. The top court in October 2022 delivered a split …

Closing The Gates To Education: Violations Of Rights Of Muslim Women Students: PUCL’s Report On Hijab Ban
2 years, 2 months ago

Closing The Gates To Education: Violations Of Rights Of Muslim Women Students: PUCL’s Report On Hijab Ban

Live Law  

On 31st December, 2021, Government Girls PU College, Udupi imposed a sudden restriction on the hijab inside classrooms. On January 9, a report was published by People’s Union for Civil Liberties -Karnataka, which had undertaken a study titled as “Closing the Gates to Education: Violations of Rights of Muslim women students.” to investigate the impact of the imposed ban on …

Hijab ban: Muslim Personal Law Board appeals to Karnataka government to withdraw order
2 years, 5 months ago

Hijab ban: Muslim Personal Law Board appeals to Karnataka government to withdraw order

India TV News  

Highlights AIMPLA appealed to Karnataka govt to withdraw its order on the hijab It requested govt to withdraw its order regarding a ban on hijab in educational institutions Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia set aside the earlier judgment of Karnataka High Court on the hijab issue Hijab ban: After the Supreme Court's split verdict in the hijab case, the All India Muslim …

Karnataka hijab ban | Individual’s belief matters in religious issues, agree judges
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka hijab ban | Individual’s belief matters in religious issues, agree judges

The Hindu  

Though the Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on students’ right to wear hijab in school, both judges on the Bench seemed to agree that believers or worshippers are the best persons to interpret whether a practice is essential to their religion or not. The Karnataka High Court had concluded that wearing hijab was not an essential religious …

Hijab ban to continue in Karnataka schools and PU colleges: Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Hijab ban to continue in Karnataka schools and PU colleges: Minister

The Hindu  

Following a split verdict in the Supreme Court on the issue of hijab in classrooms, Karnataka’s Minister for School Education and Literacy B.C. Nagesh said the ban on headscarf in government schools and pre-university colleges will continue for now, as the apex court had not stayed the Karnataka High Court order that had earlier upheld the State government’s decision. Meanwhile, …

What the hijab ruling implies
2 years, 5 months ago

What the hijab ruling implies

Hindustan Times  

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on a batch of petitions challenging restrictions in Karnataka on Muslim students wearing the hijab in classrooms. Justice Hemant Gupta sided with a Karnataka high court order that upheld the government order, which allowed educational institutions to draft their own uniform policies, and said he framed 11 issues in …

Hijab Ban Verdict: Karnataka HC Decision Bad In Law And In Terms Of Content, Says AIMIM Chief Owaisi
2 years, 5 months ago

Hijab Ban Verdict: Karnataka HC Decision Bad In Law And In Terms Of Content, Says AIMIM Chief Owaisi

ABP News  

New Delhi: In the wake of a split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Karnataka hijab ban case on Thursday, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the decision of the Karnataka High Court was “bad in terms of law and content” and that the Quranic commentaries and translations were “misused”. The apex court on Thursday gave a …

Karnataka hijab ban: Two SC judges give split verdict, case moves to larger bench; here's the chronology
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka hijab ban: Two SC judges give split verdict, case moves to larger bench; here's the chronology

Firstpost  

The Karnataka High Court, on 15 March, ruled hijab not part of essential Islamic religious practice, upholds state government’s ban on wearing headscarf in educational institutions New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on a batch of please challenging the Karnataka High Court’s 15 March judgement refusing to lift the ban on hijab inside classrooms in …

'They Use Hijab To Split Society': Karnataka Minister BC Nagesh On Organisations Supporting Wearing Hijab
2 years, 5 months ago

'They Use Hijab To Split Society': Karnataka Minister BC Nagesh On Organisations Supporting Wearing Hijab

ABP News  

Welcoming the split verdict on hijab ban delivered by the Supreme Court on Thursday, Karnataka School Education Minister BC Nagesh reiterated that the organisations supporting wearing hijab in educational institutions are using hijab to split the society. They are using hijab to split the society: Karnataka minister BC Nagesh on being asked about organisations supporting wearing hijab in educational institutions …

Karnataka Hijab Row LIVE: CM Bommai 'Awaits Clear Verdict'; Udupi on 'Alert' After SC's Split Verdict
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Hijab Row LIVE: CM Bommai 'Awaits Clear Verdict'; Udupi on 'Alert' After SC's Split Verdict

News 18  

Karnataka Hijab Row LIVE Updates: The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on a clutch of petitions challenging the Karnataka government’s February 5 order, prohibiting wearing of hijab inside classrooms in pre-university colleges. Justice Gupta upheld the Karnataka government circular and dismissed the appeals against the Karnataka High Court judgment. However, Justice Dhulia allowed all the appeals and …

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Karnataka hijab ban
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Karnataka hijab ban

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on October 13 delivered a split verdict on whether Muslim students should shed their hijabs at their school gates. Justice Hemant Gupta upheld Karnataka’s prohibitive government order of February 5, saying “apparent symbols of religious belief cannot be worn to secular schools maintained from State funds”. “Asking the girls to take off their hijab before they enter …

Hijab ban split verdict: What two judges said for and against
2 years, 5 months ago

Hijab ban split verdict: What two judges said for and against

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka hijab ban case received a split verdict from the Supreme Court on Thursday as Justice Hemant Gupta upheld the hijab ban while Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia gave his verdict in favour of removing the ban on wearing hijab. What Justice Hemant Gupta's verdict says Justice Hemant Gupta dismissed all 26 appeals against the Karnataka high court verdict that hijab …

In Supreme Court, split verdict in Karnataka hijab ban case
2 years, 5 months ago

In Supreme Court, split verdict in Karnataka hijab ban case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court saw a split verdict on Thursday as the order was pronounced on a slew of petitions that challenged the ban on wearing of hijab, the headscarf worn by Muslim women and girls, in educational institutes in Karnataka. Karnataka hijab ban: The Supreme Court said Karnataka high court cannot be faulted for ruling on whether hijab formed an …

Karnataka hijab ban: SC to deliver judgement on the matter today
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka hijab ban: SC to deliver judgement on the matter today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court will today pronounce its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court's judgement refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state. Various petitioners approached the apex court challenging the Karnataka HC order upholding the Karnataka government's order which directs strict enforcement of schools and colleges' uniform rules. Counsel for …

India’s Supreme Court panel split on allowing hijab in classrooms
2 years, 5 months ago

India’s Supreme Court panel split on allowing hijab in classrooms

Al Jazeera  

The matter arises from a ban in BJP-ruled Karnataka state that forbids students from wearing the headscarves in classrooms. “It is ultimately a matter of choice,” said the other judge, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, as he set aside the Karnataka High Court order. The issue of the hijab ban started when female Muslim students wearing hijab were barred in January this …

Karnataka Hijab row: Schools, colleges to continue ban till SC verdict, says Education Minister Nagesh
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Hijab row: Schools, colleges to continue ban till SC verdict, says Education Minister Nagesh

India TV News  

Karnataka Hijab row: Schools, colleges to continue ban till SC verdict, says Education Minister Nagesh Karnataka Hijab ban: The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court judgment refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions in the state. Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh …

Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Karnataka hijab ban today
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Karnataka hijab ban today

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will on Thursday deliver its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the ban on hijab, headscarves worn by some Muslim women, in educational institutions of Karnataka. The counsel appearing for the state had said the BJP-led Karnataka government's order passed earlier this year following a statewide uproar over the issue was "religion neutral". Stating the agitation …

Supreme Court likely to deliver verdict in Karnataka hijab case before October 16
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court likely to deliver verdict in Karnataka hijab case before October 16

India Today  

The Supreme Court is likely to deliver its verdict on petitions challenging the high court's refusal to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka. Read | Karnataka hijab row: What you need to know Counsel for the petitioners had argued on various aspects, including the state government's February 5, 2022 order that banned wearing clothes that disturb …

Karnataka hijab ban: Supreme Court to deliver order today
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka hijab ban: Supreme Court to deliver order today

India TV News  

Karnataka hijab ban: Supreme Court to deliver order today Karnataka hijab ban: A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia will deliver an order on pleas against Karnataka High Court's decision. Karnataka hijab ban : The Supreme Court will deliver order on a batch of pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court judgement refusing to lift the ban on hijab …

On 9th day of hearing on Karnataka hijab row, SC says ‘losing our patience’
2 years, 6 months ago

On 9th day of hearing on Karnataka hijab row, SC says ‘losing our patience’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked a lawyer of the petitioners in the Karnataka hijab row cases to wrap up their rebuttal arguments within an hour tomorrow when hearing in the matter will resume. A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia told advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, representing one of the petitioners, that they were “losing…patience”. A bench of Justices …

No Fundamental Right To Wear Hijab In Classroom Defying Uniform Rule : Karnataka AG Tells Supreme Court [Day 9]
2 years, 6 months ago

No Fundamental Right To Wear Hijab In Classroom Defying Uniform Rule : Karnataka AG Tells Supreme Court [Day 9]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today continued hearing the petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court's judgment which upheld the ban on wearing hijab by Muslim students in educational institutions. He submitted that if it is held that there is no fundamental right to wear hijab under Article 25, what remains before the Court is the reasonableness of the restriction of uniform in …

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