Supreme Court declines immediate listing of plea seeking hearing on Karnataka hijab row
1 year, 9 months 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 them to appear in annual examinations in Karnataka's pre-university colleges with their head scarf. On January 23, the Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea to constitute a three-judge bench to consider petitions challenging ban on hijab in classrooms of pre university colleges in Karnataka. However, Justice Dhulia quashed the Karnataka government's decision to ban wearing of hijab inside classrooms of pre-university colleges, saying that the Constitution is also a document of trust and it is the trust the minorities have reposed upon the majority.

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Supreme Court seeks Karnataka police's stance on 'Jai Shri Ram' chant in mosque
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1 week, 1 day ago

Supreme Court seeks Karnataka police's stance on 'Jai Shri Ram' chant in mosque

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash an FIR against two men accused of entering a mosque and shouting "Jai Shri Ram". The petition, filed by complainant Haydhar Ali CM, disputes the Karnataka High Court’s September 13 ruling, which held that shouting a religious slogan does not amount to …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Why a Karnataka HC judge has landed in soup over his ‘Pakistan’, ‘undergarments’ remarks
3 months ago

Why a Karnataka HC judge has landed in soup over his ‘Pakistan’, ‘undergarments’ remarks

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has taken note of alleged controversial remarks by a Karnataka High Court judge, referring to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as ‘Pakistan’ and making sexist comments to a woman lawyer. File Photo/PTI A Karnataka High Court judge has created a stir with his controversial statements during court proceedings, allegedly referring to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as …

Karnataka: Hijab Ban Controversy Clouds Best Teacher Award Decision
3 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 …

Karnataka High Court adjourns hearing on Yediyurappa’s plea against POCSO case on Special Public Prosecutor’s request
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court adjourns hearing on Yediyurappa’s plea against POCSO case on Special Public Prosecutor’s request

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka, on the request made by the Special Public Prosecutor, on Friday adjourned till September 5 further hearing on the petition filed by former Chief Minister B.S. “If Mr. Yediyurappa is destined to go to jail he will, I am ready to argue the case,” said Mr. Nagesh while pointing out that on the one hand, …

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 …

Supreme Court Partly Stays Mumbai College's Ban On 'Hijab, Burqa, Cap And Naqab' On Campus
4 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
4 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 …

Supreme Court Stays Hijab Ban Imposed By Mumbai Private College
4 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 to hear on Friday plea against ban on hijab, burqa in pvt college
4 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
4 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 …

Karnataka High Court Declines Law Students' Plea Challenging Debarment From Writing Ninth-Semester Exams Due To Attendance Shortage
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Declines Law Students' Plea Challenging Debarment From Writing Ninth-Semester Exams Due To Attendance Shortage

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has rejected petitions filed by 9th-semester law students seeking directions on the Karnataka State Law University to permit them to write their examinations, which they were not allowed to do since they did not meet the required attendance criteria. Integrated Degree Course in Law, read with Regulation 15 would permit them to pursue the 10th Semester, …

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging State Govt's Decision To Expunge 50 Out-Of-Syllabus Questions From KCET-2024
5 months ago

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging State Govt's Decision To Expunge 50 Out-Of-Syllabus Questions From KCET-2024

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal challenging a single judge bench order which refused to look into the validity of the State government's decision to set up a committee to examine 'out of syllabus' questions asked in the Karnataka CET 2024 exams, held in April and its finding to exclude 50 questions which were out of syllabus. …

Supreme Court to consider setting up Bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as Money Bills
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to consider setting up Bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as Money Bills

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 15 agreed to consider a submission for setting up a Constitution Bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passage of laws such as the Aadhaar Act as Money Bills allegedly to bypass the Rajya Sabha. Arvind Kejriwal lost 2 kg in prison, say Tihar sources amid AAP’s allegations A day after the AAP claimed …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: June 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: June 2024

Live Law  

As the Supreme Court prepares to reopen on July 8 and the vacation period concludes, LiveLaw brings you its monthly digest of June. NEET-UG 2024 : Another Petition In Supreme Court Seeks NEET Re-Exam Over Alleged Paper Leak Case Title: Shivangi Mishra and others v. National Testing Agency and others | DIARY NO. NEET-UG 2024 Candidates' Plea In Supreme Court …

Karnataka High Court to hear BS Yediyurappa's plea to dismiss POCSO charges
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court to hear BS Yediyurappa's plea to dismiss POCSO charges

India TV News  

The Karnataka High Court is set to hear former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's plea seeking the dismissal of charges related to alleged sexual assault against a minor today. Background on charges Recently, the Karnataka Police filed a chargesheet against Yediyurappa under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012. Legal maneuvers Earlier this month, the Karnataka High Court had …

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, …

Bombay HC refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: June 10 - June 16, 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: June 10 - June 16, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 256 To 2024 LiveLaw 264 Nominal Index: City Municipal Council Channapatna AND Siddaramu & ANR. 2024 LiveLaw 264 Judgments/Orders Judges Not "Mughals", Can't Transcend Law To Do Justice: Karnataka HC Refuses To Extend Disabled Shop Owner's Lease Beyond Statutory Limit Case Title: City Municipal Council Channapatna AND Siddaramu & ANR Case No: WA NO.1983 OF 2016 Citation …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. BREAKING | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Hemant Soren's Petition Challenging ED Arrest Case Title: Hemant Soren v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr., …

SC stays board exams for Classes 5,8,9 and 11 in Karnataka; orders results to be kept in abeyance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC stays board exams for Classes 5,8,9 and 11 in Karnataka; orders results to be kept in abeyance

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Karnataka High Court order of March 22 which allowed board examinations to be conducted for Classes 5, 8, 9 and 11 in schools affiliated with the State Board. It said the State’s push for board examinations and even the March 22 order of the High Court were not in tune with the Right …

Supreme Court Puts On Hold Results Of Karnataka Board Exams For Classes 5,8,9 & 11; Says State Playing With Students' Future
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Puts On Hold Results Of Karnataka Board Exams For Classes 5,8,9 & 11; Says State Playing With Students' Future

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the order passed by the Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court allowing board exams for students of 5, 8, 9, and 11th standard of the schools affiliated to the State Board. The Bench was considering the petitions filed by the Registered Unaided Private Schools Management Association Karnataka and others challenging the State decision …

Karnataka HC allows govt to go ahead with board exams for classes 5, 8, 9
9 months ago

Karnataka HC allows govt to go ahead with board exams for classes 5, 8, 9

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Friday upheld the State government’s decision to conduct board exam/ summative assessment II for classes 5, 8 and 9 and the final exam for class 11 for the academic year 2023-24 through the Karnataka State Examination and Assessment Board. Also, the Bench directed the government to continue the exams for …

Karnataka High Court rejects plea seeking referral of State government’s appeal on classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 board exam issue to larger Bench
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court rejects plea seeking referral of State government’s appeal on classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 board exam issue to larger Bench

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday rejected the plea for referring to a larger Bench the appeal filed by the State government challenging the single judge’s order of quashing the decision of holding board exams for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 without framing the rules for this purpose. However, the Bench permitted the association to implead in the …

Petitioner-school associations opposing board exams for classes 5, 8, 9 and 11 due to ‘vested interests’, govt. claims before Karnataka High Court
9 months, 1 week ago

Petitioner-school associations opposing board exams for classes 5, 8, 9 and 11 due to ‘vested interests’, govt. claims before Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

The State government on Wednesday claimed before the High Court of Karnataka that litigating associations of certain private unaided schools are opposing the board exams for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 owing to “vested interests” as many of their member-schools don’t teach lessons from the State government-prescribed textbooks. However, the Division Bench on March 7 stayed the single judge’s …

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: [January 2 To January 7, 2024]
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: [January 2 To January 7, 2024]

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 01 To 2024 LiveLaw 09 Nominal Index: Raghvendraraddi Shivaraddi Naduvinamani AND State of Karnataka. 2024 LiveLaw 9 Judgments/Orders Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Charge On False Promise To Marry But Orders Accused To Maintain Child Born From 'Consensual' Relationship Case Title: Raghvendraraddi Shivaraddi Naduvinamani AND State of Karnataka Case No: Criminal Petition No 100721 of 2023. I …

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 …

‘Congress not known for…': KTR slams Siddaramaiah on Hijab row in Karnataka
1 year ago

‘Congress not known for…': KTR slams Siddaramaiah on Hijab row in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Former Telangana minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K Taraka Ramarao has slammed Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for taking a ‘U-turn’ on the hijab row. ‘Congress not known for…': KTR slams Siddaramaiah on Hijab row in Karnataka When asked about his reaction to the lifting of the "ban" on hijab at Karnataka educational institutions, KTR said, “No, they have not …

Govt raising Hijab issue to cover up its failures: Karnataka Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai
1 year ago

Govt raising Hijab issue to cover up its failures: Karnataka Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai

Hindustan Times  

As the hijab controversy flares up in Karnataka, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused current CM Siddaramaiah of hiding the failures of his government as well as raising the issue for only political gains. Govt raising Hijab issue to cover up its failures: Karnataka Ex-CM Bommai He told reporters here on Saturday that the Hijab was not banned all over …

BJP Criticizes Karnataka CM for Lifting Hijab Ban, Alleges Unrest Attempt
1 year 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 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 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, 1 month 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 …

Karnataka: All forms of head cover restricted in recruitment exams, 'mangalasutra' allowed | DETAILS
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: All forms of head cover restricted in recruitment exams, 'mangalasutra' allowed | DETAILS

India TV News  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examination Authority has restricted all forms of head cover in the exam hall during recruitment tests for various boards and corporations aiming to avoid malpractice. Karnataka government allows hijab Earlier last month, Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government had allowed students to put on Hijab during the competitive exams. On November 11, the state government ordered a probe by the …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain CBI's Challenge To HC Stay Of Probe Against DK Shivakumar, Asks HC To Decide In 2 Weeks
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain CBI's Challenge To HC Stay Of Probe Against DK Shivakumar, Asks HC To Decide In 2 Weeks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain the plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging Karnataka High Court's decision to stay an investigation against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case. However, the Court requested the High Court to consider the application filed by the CBI for vacating the stay granted and the appeal pending before …

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 …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar On CBI's Plea In Disproportionate Assets Case
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar On CBI's Plea In Disproportionate Assets Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging Karnataka High Court's decision to stay an investigation against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi was hearing a special leave petition filed by the CBI against a June 2023 …

Hijab Ban Row: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Two Youth Accused Of Making Graffiti On Govt School Wall
1 year, 3 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 …

Supreme Court Dismisses CBI's Plea Against HC Stay On Probe Against Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar; Leaves Matter Open To Be Decided By HC
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses CBI's Plea Against HC Stay On Probe Against Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar; Leaves Matter Open To Be Decided By HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the Karnataka High Court temporarily staying a probe by the central agency against Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar in a corruption case arising out of allegations regarding disproportionate assets. A bench of Justices BR Gavai, CT Ravikumar, and Sanjay Kumar was hearing a …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 24 - July 30
1 year, 4 months ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 24 - July 30

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of important cases from the Madras High Court Citations: 2023 LiveLaw 206 To 2023 LiveLaw 207 NOMINAL INDEX State v Commandant, Air Force Administrative College, 2023 LiveLaw 206 S Chandran v. The Regional Passport Officer, 2023 LiveLaw 207 REPORTS Ensure ICC As Per POSH Act Exists In Armed Forces; Impart Gender Sensitive Awareness To Armed Personnel :Madras …

Madras High Court stays order passed by single judge asking Madras Bar Association to admit members without discrimination
1 year, 5 months ago

Madras High Court stays order passed by single judge asking Madras Bar Association to admit members without discrimination

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday stayed the operation of a single judge’s June 22 order directing the Madras Bar Association to distribute applications for membership to all interested practising lawyers in the High Court, and admit them as members without discriminating on the basis of caste, gender, religion, economic status and personal as well as …

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,” …

Karnataka will review all regressive orders, bills: Congress's Priyank Kharge amid calls to revoke hijab ban
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka will review all regressive orders, bills: Congress's Priyank Kharge amid calls to revoke hijab ban

India Today  

Amid reports that the state government was considering rolling back the hijab ban in schools and pre-university colleges in Karnataka, Congress leader Priyank Kharge said that the newly formed government in the state would review all orders and bills that were "regressive to the image of the state". VIDEO | “We will review all executive orders, government orders and bills …

‘Will see in future:’ Karnataka minister G Parameshwara on revoking hijab ban
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Will see in future:’ Karnataka minister G Parameshwara on revoking hijab ban

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state's new Congress government 'has to fulfil the five guarantees made to the people' and only then will see what can be done on revoking the previous government's hijab ban. Right now, we have to fulfil the five guarantees we made to the people of Karnataka.” G Parameswara The minister's statement comes …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Hear Plea For Postponing 5th And 8th Standard State Board Exams
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Hear Plea For Postponing 5th And 8th Standard State Board Exams

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday refused to hear a matter seeking postponement of Board exams for 5 and 8th standard students of the State board, which is scheduled to be held on March 27. It was submitted that the Apex court is seized of the matter challenging the interim order of the Division bench staying the single bench order …

Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Board Exams For Classes 5 & 8 In Karnataka On March 27
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Board Exams For Classes 5 & 8 In Karnataka On March 27

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear next Monday a petition challenging the holding of board examination for students of Standards 5 and 8th in schools affiliated to the Karnataka state board.The petition has been moved by the associations of unaided private schools against the order passed by a division bench of the Karnataka High Court on March 15 …

Karnataka High Court Permits State Board To Conduct Board Exams For 5th And 8th Class Students After Two Weeks, Results Subject To Final Outcome
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka High Court Permits State Board To Conduct Board Exams For 5th And 8th Class Students After Two Weeks, Results Subject To Final Outcome

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday by an interim order stayed a single bench order which quashed three circulars issued by the State government prescribing a Board like Examination for students of Standards 5 and 8th in schools affiliated to the state board. A division bench of Justice G Narendar and Justice Ashok S Kinagi stayed the order dated March …

Karnataka hijab ban case: Will create a Bench, says CJI
1 year, 9 months 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 …

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