Hijab Ban In Karnataka Stays, 'Not Essential Religious Practice'

Hijab Ban In Karnataka Stays, High Court : 'Not Essential Religious Practice'

The hijab is not an essential religious practice, the Karnataka High Court said today as it backed the ban on hijab in classrooms.

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The Karnataka High Court had temporarily banned religious clothes, including Hijab and saffron scarves, due to the controversy netween different sections of students. Source: NDTV

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The petitioners, including a dozen Muslim students, had told the court that wearing the hijab is a fundamental right guaranteed under India's constitution and an essential practice.

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The High Court had earlier clarified that the temporary ban applied only to students and not teachers.

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The state's ruling BJP has denied accusations of targeting Muslim students with the hijab ban in government colleges.

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