Two freedoms and the hijab in our midst
2 years, 9 months ago

Two freedoms and the hijab in our midst

The Hindu  

Upon hearing the petitions of Muslim students seeking permission to wear the hijab inside educational institutions, the Karnataka High Court recently ruled that wearing the hijab is not an essential practice in Islam. One is whether Muslim women ‘freely’ choose to wear the hijab or do so because they are socially conditioned to believe that al haya is a womanly virtue. Editorial | Essentially flawed: On the Karnataka High Court’s hijab verdict A further criticism is that the public sphere in India is implicitly Hindu. I would like to counter this argument in two ways: First, the hijab is not banned in the public sphere in India, as it is in some Western liberal democracies such as France.

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Hijab row: Indirect discrimination at the centre of the ongoing legal tangle
4 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 …

Supreme Court stays Maharashtra college directive prohibiting hijab on campus
4 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 …

BJP explains why Karnataka govt told schools not to give playground for private events
5 months ago

BJP explains why Karnataka govt told schools not to give playground for private events

The Hindu  

The BJP has objected to a recent reminder issued by the Department of School Education asking all schools not to spare their playgrounds, premises for any private programmes and to allow only academic activities on the grounds and premises. The reminder issued by the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Director of the department on July 16 said that the heads of government, …

Judge the use of veil as a cultural practice
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge the use of veil as a cultural practice

Hindustan Times  

Here is another judicial pronouncement on hijab — the professedly Islamic dress code for women. In May this year, a college in Chembur issued instructions to its students saying, “You shall follow the dress code of the college of formal and decent dress which shall not reveal anyone’s religion. The counsel of the petitioners cited a number of Supreme Court …

Bombay High Court upholds hijab ban decision of a city college
5 months, 4 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
5 months, 4 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
5 months, 4 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
5 months, 4 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
6 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 …

Plea In Bombay High Court Challenges Ban On Hijab At Mumbai's NG Acharya And DK Marathe College
6 months, 1 week 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 …

What To Eat, Wear, or Practise: Can BJP Focus on Governance Instead of Policing?
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Discussions on Hijab Ban in Rajasthan Schools, Govt Seeks Report from Other States
10 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

‘Karnataka govt dividing young minds along religious lines’: State's BJP chief on decision to withdraw hijab ban
1 year ago

‘Karnataka govt dividing young minds along religious lines’: State's BJP chief on decision to withdraw hijab ban

Hindustan Times  

After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's decision to withdraw the hijab ban in educational institutions, state BJP Chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa expressed concerns about the secular nature of educational institutions. By allowing religious attire in educational institutions, the Karnataka government is promoting and dividing young minds along religious lines, potentially hindering an inclusive learning environment. It's crucial to prioritise education over divisive …

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

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

Muslim girls protest outside Mumbai college for banning burqa and hijab
1 year, 4 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 …

'Patient's Safety, Sterile Environment Trump All': Doctors Say No to Hijab in Operation Theatres
1 year, 5 months ago

'Patient's Safety, Sterile Environment Trump All': Doctors Say No to Hijab in Operation Theatres

News 18  

“A sterile environment and the safety of a patient trumps everything,” stressed Dr Sulfi Nuhu, IMA Kerala unit president, after the medical body opposed the demand made by a group of medicos to wear Hijab inside operation theatres. Speaking to News18, Nuhu said the IMA, while expressing its dissent against the demand to wear a Hijab, is also awaiting a …

Why are Kerala medical students demanding alternatives to hijab inside operating theatres?
1 year, 5 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 …

Hyderabad: School Principal, Teachers Booked in Hijab Row at Hayathnagar School
1 year, 6 months ago

Hyderabad: School Principal, Teachers Booked in Hijab Row at Hayathnagar School

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A school in Hayathnagar barred two Muslim Class 10 students from wearing headscarves, or hijabs, in classrooms, leading to a series of confrontations between the students and teachers. Police booked the principal and three teachers of Zee High School, where the alleged incident took place. The police said that the incident followed a previous conversation between school principal Purnadevi …

Damoh hijab case: Private school attempts to mislead, says 'its scarf, not hijab'
1 year, 6 months ago

Damoh hijab case: Private school attempts to mislead, says 'its scarf, not hijab'

Op India  

On Friday, in the Damoh hijab case where Hindu and Jain girls were seen wearing Hijab on the posters of meritorious students from a private school, along with in several photos on Facebook, the school administrator Haji Mohammad Idris claimed that the students were wearing scarves and not hijabs. मध्यप्रदेश के दमोह ज़िले में एक स्कूल द्वारा हिंदू और अन्य …

Karnataka Minister says decision on hijab ban will ‘benefit all students’
1 year, 6 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, 6 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,” …

Hijabs during exams: Karnataka girl students move SC seeking permission; CJI says will form bench
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Education of women is key
1 year, 11 months ago

Education of women is key

Hindustan Times  

A decision by a group of students from Karnataka to approach the Supreme Court has, once again, underlined the appalling cost exacted by the protracted row over hijab s on the lives and educational pursuits of thousands of women. The students approached the top court on Monday, seeking a directive to government institutions in Karnataka to allow them to appear …

Closing The Gates To Education: Violations Of Rights Of Muslim Women Students: PUCL’s Report On Hijab Ban
1 year, 11 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 …

The case of the hijab
2 years, 1 month ago

The case of the hijab

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 03, 2022 10:25 IST This is a writ petition challenging a regulation of the State Education Board concerning the dress code for schools. A recently oft-repeated phrase—public authority administering regulation with an evil eye and an unequal hand—comes to mind from the hallowed judgment of Justice Vivian Bose in Anwar Ali Sarkar’s case. “One can well sympathise …

Hijaab: Let the liberty of individual conscience prevail
2 years, 2 months ago

Hijaab: Let the liberty of individual conscience prevail

Live Mint  

In Karnataka, Sikh boys can wear turbans, Hindu boys can wear the sacred thread or a rudraksh, girls can wear mangalsutras and bindis, but Muslim girls cannot wear a hijaab to school, for it is banned by a policy that governs uniforms. Should the religious and conscience rights under the Indian Constitution extend to reasonable accommodation in secular matters on …

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

Both Judges Of SC Bench Did Not Decide Whether Hijab Is An Essential Religious Practice
2 years, 2 months ago

Both Judges Of SC Bench Did Not Decide Whether Hijab Is An Essential Religious Practice

Live Law  

Though the Supreme Court delivered a split verdict in Hijab ban case, both the judges of the bench did not decide the question whether the wearing of hijab is considered as an essential religious practice. The Karnataka High Court had held that hijab was not an essential religious practice of Islam and hence the petitioners could not claim protection under …

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

Permitting One Religious Community To Wear Their Symbols Would Be Antithesis To Secularism: Justice Hemant Gupta In Hijab Ban Case
2 years, 2 months ago

Permitting One Religious Community To Wear Their Symbols Would Be Antithesis To Secularism: Justice Hemant Gupta In Hijab Ban Case

Live Law  

"Secularism is applicable to all citizens, therefore, permitting one religious community to wear their religious symbols would be antithesis to secularism", the Supreme Court judge Justice Hemant Gupta observed in his judgment in Hijab case.The judge observed that the accommodation sought would result in different treatment of students in secular schools who may be following varied. "Secularism is applicable to …

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

Men should strengthen their minds and free women from hijab: Haryana minister Anil Vij
2 years, 2 months ago

Men should strengthen their minds and free women from hijab: Haryana minister Anil Vij

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Thursday waded into the headscarf issue saying men should strengthen their minds and free women from the hijab. Vij’s tweet came shortly before the Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court judgement refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state. …

'They Use Hijab To Split Society': Karnataka Minister BC Nagesh On Organisations Supporting Wearing Hijab
2 years, 2 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 ban case: Supreme Court delivers split verdict
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka hijab ban case: Supreme Court delivers split verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the ban of wearing of hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka – with one judge affirming that the state government is authorised to enforce uniform in schools and the other calling hijab a matter of choice that cannot be stifled by the state. Justice Hemant Gupta, in his judgment, dismissed …

Opinion: We Are All Mahsa Amini And Muskaan Khan
2 years, 2 months ago

Opinion: We Are All Mahsa Amini And Muskaan Khan

ABP News  

Iran and India are the top focus now all over the world, over two sides of an issue that has one demand at the core of it — women's right to bodily autonomy. The Hijab Conundrum In Iran People say a false sense of equivalence is being drawn between the hijab ban in India and the women who are fighting …

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Karnataka hijab ban
2 years, 2 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 …

In Supreme Court, split verdict in Karnataka hijab ban case
2 years, 2 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 …

SC Hijab Case Verdict Today: What Has Been Argued In Court? What Might Happen?
2 years, 2 months ago

SC Hijab Case Verdict Today: What Has Been Argued In Court? What Might Happen?

The Quint  

The Karnataka High Court, had on 15 March, highlighted the following key points in its judgement: On Essential Religious Practice: Dismissing the petitions filed by Muslim girl students, seeking protection of their right to wear hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka, the Karnataka High Court said: "We are of the considered opinion that wearing of hijab by Muslim women does …

India’s Supreme Court panel split on allowing hijab in classrooms
2 years, 2 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 …

Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Karnataka hijab ban today
2 years, 2 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 …

On 9th day of hearing on Karnataka hijab row, SC says ‘losing our patience’
2 years, 3 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 …

The SC’s final ruling in the hijab case will have broader implications
2 years, 3 months ago

The SC’s final ruling in the hijab case will have broader implications

Hindustan Times  

Over the last few weeks, the Supreme Court has been hearing challenges to a ban on the hijab in certain State-run educational institutions in Karnataka. The hijab case raises several issues about Muslim women students’ right to education, the meanings of secularism, tolerance, and accommodation under the Constitution, fostering diversity and pluralism in classrooms, and the limits of State power. …

No Fundamental Right To Wear Hijab In Classroom Defying Uniform Rule : Karnataka AG Tells Supreme Court [Day 9]
2 years, 3 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 …

Iran Hijab Row: Will religious leaders in India oppose it by taking lessons from the controversy?
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran Hijab Row: Will religious leaders in India oppose it by taking lessons from the controversy?

ABP News  

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing some of the petitioners challenging the Karnataka High Court judgement on hijab, on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the hijab adds dignity and makes a woman very dignified when she wears it, like a Hindu woman who covers her head - it is very dignified. A bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia …

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