Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Decision To Illegally Refuse Woman To Appear In Delhi DSSSB Exam For Wearing 'Kirpan'
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Decision To Illegally Refuse Woman To Appear In Delhi DSSSB Exam For Wearing 'Kirpan'

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea challenging the decision to illegally refuse a woman appearing in DSSSB Exam from entering into the examination centre for the reason of her wearing Kirpal.A single judge bench comprising of Justice V Kameswar Rao sought response of the Centre, GNCTD, Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board and Arwachin Bharti Bhawan. The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea challenging the decision to illegally refuse a woman appearing in DSSSB Exam from entering into the examination centre for the reason of her wearing Kirpal. A single judge bench comprising of Justice V Kameswar Rao sought response of the Centre, GNCTD, Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board and Arwachin Bharti Bhawan. 14, the plea avers thus: "The Petitioner was directed to remove the "Kirpan" and "Kara" also before entering the examination centre.

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