Muslim Student Files Writ Petition Over Hijab Row: Karnataka
A Muslim student of pre-university government college of Udupi, filed a writ petition with the Karnataka High Court, against Hijab denial decision. In her petition, the student said, they have denied entry in classroom since a week over Hijab row. She further added, asking to not wear hijab is a violation to Fundamental Rights. Meanwhile, the NHRC issued a notice to the Karnataka Government, seeking for an answer.
Tags: Hijab, NHRC, Karnataka High Court, fundamental rights, Udupi
Courtesy: The Quint
No Hijab With Student Police Cadets Uniform, Says Kerala Government
The Kerala government has dismissed the plea of class eight student Riza Nahan for wearing hijab and full sleeves along with the uniform of Student Police Cadets. "Combining religious matters with uniforms in the present situation would raise the same demands in other similarly functioning forces," said the home department. The nodal officer of Student Police Cadets was also against this and pointed out the negative points of allowing it.
Tags: Hijab, Kerala, Police Cadet, Kerala Government, Religious Symbol
Courtesy: India Today
State Government Sets Up Expert Committee To Resolve Hijab Row: Karnataka
Karnataka government has set up an expert committee to resolve the issue involving wearing of hijabs inside the classroom. Six Muslim girls in the Udupi district were barred from attending classes for wearing hijabs, since the last week of December 2021. The committee will study the dress code being followed in various states. Until the committee recommendation comes, all girls have been asked to adhere to uniform rules.
Tags: India, Karnataka, Expert Committee, State goverment, Hijab
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Woman Forced To Remove Hijab In MP's Bhopal, Video Goes Viral
Few individuals in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal forced a lady riding pillion on a scooter to remove her hijab on October 16, resulting in significant social-media outrage. There has been no police report made. Two of them were nabbed and freed after being cautioned not to do it again. "It is suspected that the people believed the man was Hindu and the girl Muslim," said police officer RS Verma.
Tags: Madhya Pradesh, Hijab, Woman, pillion
Courtesy: NDTV
Hijab-wearing Model Halima Aden Quits Modeling, Cites Religious Beliefs
Halima Aden, a renowned "hijabi" model, has retired from runway modeling as she said it was against her religious beliefs. "Being a 'hijabi' is truly a journey with lots of highs and lows," she said. The 23-year old American model made her debut as a semi-finalist in 2016 at Miss Minnesota wearing a hijab. She has also been a cover model for reputed magazines like British Vogue and Allure.
Tags: Hijab, Entertainment, United States, Vogue
Courtesy: BBC News