Karnataka Hijab Ban

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

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

Hijab ban to continue inside classrooms of Karnataka schools and colleges, says Education Minister BC Nagesh

Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh said the state will follow the rules that are framed as per the Karnataka Education Act and Rule which does not permit any religious items inside the class

Karnataka hijab ban: 'Divergence of opinion' between SC judges that led to split verdict

A two-judge bench headed by Justice Hemant Gupta and constituting Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia has now referred to CJI UU Lalit to constitute a fresh and larger bench to hear the petitions

Supreme Court to hear pleas against Karnataka HC order upholding hijab ban next week

In March, the Karnataka High Court ruled that wearing a hijab was not an essential practice in Islam under Article 25 of the Indian Constitution

Ban on Muslim traders in Karnataka temples citing 2002 rule: Understanding what the law actually says

The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 2002 has been brought up to keep Muslim traders out of temple premises and fairs. However, the rule applies only to immovable property; stalls at fairs can be dismantled

Karnataka: First hijab, now demands for ban on madrasas and halal meat during Ugadi

Some temples in Karnataka have barred Muslim traders from its premises. Meanwhile, a Hindutva group has demanded that halal meat been banned during Ugadi and a BJP leader has said that madrasas are creating “anti-national elements”

Hijab ban in classroom: SC to hear pleas against Karnataka HC verdict after Holi vacation

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for some students, that urgent hearing was needed keeping in mind the upcoming examinations.

Karnataka hijab row: Explaining how the controversy erupted and what’s next for student protesters

The Karnataka High Court upheld the ban that restricted students from wearing the hijab in classrooms. But the fight is far from over for student petitioners, who are ready to approach the Supreme Court

Hijab ban stays in Karnataka: A look at countries where veils are barred

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the ban on hijab in educational institutions. Across the world, several countries have passed laws that discourage wearing face coverings

Hijab row: Now, Sikh girl asked to remove turban by Bengaluru college

The girl's family is said to be of the stand that their daughter will not remove the turban and is taking legal opinion with the High Court and government order not mentioning anything about Sikh turbans