Hijab Ban- Supreme Court Hearing- DAY-9 Live Updates
2 years, 3 months ago

Hijab Ban- Supreme Court Hearing- DAY-9 Live Updates

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia will hear a batch of petitions challenging the ban on wearing Hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka.A batch of 23 petitions is listed before the bench. Some of them are writ petitions filed directly before the Supreme Court seeking the right to wear hijab for Muslim girl students. Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia will hear a batch of petitions challenging the ban on wearing Hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka. A Full Bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice Krishna Dixit and Justice JM Khazi held that wearing of hijab by women was not an essential religious practice of Islam.

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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]
3 days, 21 hours ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]

Live Law  

As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much-awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - importance to the general public; settlement of a contested position of law; utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added. …

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 …

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks
1 month ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks

India TV News  

Gyanvapi case: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Muslim side on the petition demanding an Archaeological Survey of India survey of the alleged Shivling in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. After hearing this, the apex court has issued a notice to the Muslim side and sought a reply within two weeks. A bench …

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 Mumbai college's hijab ban, asks why tilak, bindi exempt
4 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
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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., …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [March 18 to 24]
8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [March 18 to 24]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 240 to 2024 LiveLaw 255 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; Section 78 – Arbitration clause – Two-Contract Case – When the parties enter into a contract, making a general reference to another contract, such general reference would not have the effect of incorporating the arbitration clause from the referred document into the …

Krishna Janmabhoomi Case : Supreme Court Extends Stay On HC Order Appointing Commission To Inspect Shahi Idgah Mosque Till August 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Krishna Janmabhoomi Case : Supreme Court Extends Stay On HC Order Appointing Commission To Inspect Shahi Idgah Mosque Till August 2024

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday posted to August 2024 a batch of petitions challenging the orders passed by the Allahabad High Court in relation to the Krishna Janambhoomi dispute.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing the special leave petitions filed by the management committee of the Shahi Eidgah Mosque, Mathura and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central …

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 turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence
10 months ago

Supreme Court turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Op India  

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking an investigation by a Special Investigation Team or the Central Bureau of Investigation into the violence in Sandeshkhali village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The petitioner, Alakh Alok Srivastava, pointed out allegations of sexual violence in Sandeshkhali and highlighted the prior concerns of the apex court …

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Case Against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Congress Leaders Over 2022 Protest Against Previous Govt
10 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Case Against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Congress Leaders Over 2022 Protest Against Previous Govt

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings in the criminal case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over a protest march conducted by him in 2022 demanding the resignation of then Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa.The Court also stayed the proceedings against present State Ministers Ramalinga Reddy & MB Patil, and All-India. The Supreme Court on Monday …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

On hijab ban lift, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge's message for BJP: ‘Set your house...'
1 year ago

On hijab ban lift, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge's message for BJP: ‘Set your house...'

Hindustan Times  

Priyank Kharge, the Karnataka Minister for IT & BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj on Saturday chimed into the raging Hijab controversy, supporting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's decision to revoke the restrictions placed by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party regime in 2022. The Karnataka unit of the BJP is heavily opposing the lift on the Hijab ban, B Y Vijayendra …

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

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 …

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 …

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 18 To September 24, 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 18 To September 24, 2023

Live Law  

Nominal Index : Veerbhadra Gowda & ANR AND State of Karnataka & Others. 2023 LiveLaw 365 Judgments/Orders Land Earmarked For Village Cattle Can Be Diverted For Larger Public Purposes Like Waste Disposal Unit: Karnataka High Court Case Title: Veerbhadra Gowda & ANR AND State of Karnataka & Others Case No: WRIT PETITION NO. Therefore, the offence punishable under Section 498A …

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 …

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, 7 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

SC to consider setting up 3-judge bench to hear Karnataka Hijab ban row
1 year, 11 months ago

SC to consider setting up 3-judge bench to hear Karnataka Hijab ban row

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider setting up a three-judge bench to adjudicate the case related to wearing of the Islamic head covering in Karnataka schools following its split verdict. A two judge bench of the apex court had on October 13, last year delivered opposing verdicts in the hijab controversy, and urged the Chief …

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 …

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