Hijab Row: Karnataka High Court to pronounce verdict in Hijab controversy today, school-college closed, know what is the matter

The Karnataka High Court will deliver its verdict today regarding the much-discussed Hijab controversy. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi of the Karnataka High Court will pronounce its verdict on it this morning. The bench also includes Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice Khaji Jayabunnesa Mohiuddin. Let us inform you that while hearing earlier, the bench had reserved its decision.

Section 144 implemented in many districts

Section 144 has been imposed in many districts regarding the decision on the hijab dispute. Along with this, schools and colleges will also remain closed during this period. Dakshina Kannada DC Dr. Rajendra KV said that the external examinations will be held as per the schedule, but internal examinations of all schools and colleges will be postponed.

Karnataka: Section 144 of CrPC is in force in the Udupi district. #HijabRow

District Magistrate Kurma Rao M had yesterday announced that all schools and colleges in the district would remain closed on March 15.

How did the controversy start?

Let us tell you that this controversy started after wearing a hijab in a college in the Udupi district. In a college, some girls came wearing hijab, due to which they were stopped from sitting in the class. The issue of being barred from wearing the hijab gained momentum. Protests were also held in many places regarding this.

Karnataka High Court case

The girls had filed a petition in the High Court regarding the matter. The girls had demanded permission to enter the classroom wearing hijabs. Muslim girl students had said during the hearing that the hijab is not a part of religious tradition, but it shows their faith in religion, due to which hijab should not be seen about religion. The hearing in the case was completed last month.

State government's argument

During the hearing in the High Court, arguments were also given on behalf of the state government. The government pointed out that the hijab is not a necessary part of religious tradition. The government had said that religion should be kept away from educational institutions. The government says that Muslim girl students can come to the school compound wearing a hijab, but wearing a hijab cannot be allowed inside the class.

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