Hijab Controversy

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Hijab Ban At Educational Institutions Will Remain In Place, Says Education Minister

In the latest development of the Karnataka Hijab Row, the Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh said, they will continue with the Hijab ban until the Supreme Court verdict. Nagesh said, "The Karnataka High Court order will remain valid." Notably, on October 13, the two-bench judge of SC gave a split decision in the Karnataka Hijab Row. Therefore, now the matter has been referred to a larger bench including CJI

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 11:03 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Karnataka Hijab Ban, Supreme Court Verdict, Minister BC Nagesh, Karnataka HC verdict, Education

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Hijab wearing girls

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Karnataka Hijab Row Plea To Be Reviewed After Holi: Supreme Court

Supreme Court confirmed to review Karnataka Hijab Row plea, challenging the HC verdict, after Holi vacations. Earlier, the HC had dismissed petitions against 'Hijab ban', upholding the decision. On March 16, the Apex Court accepted the plea against the verdict. Meanwhile, the BJP led Karnataka Government announced to reopen schools and colleges from March 17, with the imposition of section 144 till March 21.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 - 04:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Hijab Row, Supreme Court, Karnataka HC verdict, Holi Vacations, Petition