Hijab

Karnataka's union minister of state Shobha Karandlaje said that wearing of hijabs violating the order of High Court, should be dealt with strictly. She then stated that it could lead to "anti-national activities". The comment has come after 12 women from Mangalore University were denied entry citing the HC order. The High Court on March 15, held that hijab is not an essential religious practice.

The Supreme Court on March 16 refused to look into hijab appeal against Karnataka HC ruling and stated that the issue will be listed after Holi celebrations. However senior advocate Sanjay Hegde stated that the matter must be heared immediately as the exams are approaching. Moreover, Hegde added that several female students will be affected by the high court's order if the issue is not looked into immediately. 

Karnataka HC announced their judgement over the ongoing Karnataka Hijab Row, pending since January 5.  The court upheld the restrictions imposed by pre university, and said wearing Hijab is not an essential part of the Islamic community. The HC bench comprising Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Krishna S Dixit and JM Khazi announced the verdict, on March 15. The court bench dismissed all the petitions filed against the restrictions.

Amid the ongoing issue against the hijab ban in schools and colleges in Karnataka thousands of people gathered to protest in Maharashtra's Malegaon. The organization named 'Jamiet Ulema e Hind' has organized the protest and four organizers have been arrested under Section 144 for protesting against police permission. However, on January 1, 2022, the controversy began over the hijab and the matter is pending with the Karnataka High Court. 

Karnataka Hijab row matter at PU College in Udupi, intensified. Notably, after the protests, the PU authority allowed students in Hijab, but asked them to sit in a seperate classroom. Despite the attempts of making students understand the recently issued government order, which restrict wearing anything but school uniform, the students insisted on wearing hijab. The matter is pending with the Karnataka HC.