Karnataka HC begins hearing petitions challenging the ban on hijab in educational institutes
Sr Advocate AM Dar informs the court that he has filed fresh petitions on behalf of 5 girl students after taking care of objections made by the court. Court to hear the petition on Feb21
Sr Advocate AM Dar informs the court that he has filed fresh petitions on behalf of 5 girl students after taking care of objections made by the court. Court to hear the petition on Feb21
Senior Advocate Professor Ravivarma Kumar, appearing for the petitioner, urges Karnataka HC to discontinue and suspend live-streaming proceedings. Kumar says live streaming has become counterproductive.
Karnataka HC says let the people hear what is the stand of the respondents.
Karnataka HC says let the people hear what is the stand of the respondents.
Hijab row in Karnataka HC | Advocate General begins arguing on behalf of the state of Karnataka
He says the state government has taken the stand that the hijab does not come under the essential religious practices in Islam
He says the state government has taken the stand that the hijab does not come under the essential religious practices in Islam
Hijab row | Advocate General tells Karnataka HC that issues related to wearing hijab turned religious and the intervention of the state was, therefore, called for.
He said that protests and unrest went on, therefore the impugned order of Feb 5 is passed.
He said that protests and unrest went on, therefore the impugned order of Feb 5 is passed.
Hijab matter | Advocate General representing Karnataka government says the state govt has ordered that the students should wear uniforms prescribed by colleges.
The state government does not want to intervene in religious matters, he adds.
The state government does not want to intervene in religious matters, he adds.
Karnataka HC asks- Was govt order banning hijab premature? Court says, "On one hand you (State) say that high-level committee is examining the issue.On the other hand,you issue this order.
Court says will this not amount to contradictory stand by State
AG says "Certainly not".
Court says will this not amount to contradictory stand by State
AG says "Certainly not".
Karnataka High Court adjourns for 21st Feb the hearing on petitions challenging the ban on hijab in educational institutes
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