Karnataka Hijab Row

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi gave a statement in the "Karnataka Hijab Row" after the Supreme Court issued a split decision on the Karnataka Hijab Row. On October 14, Owaisi said, "Many people got stomach ache and heartache, couldn't sleep at night, when I said if not in my lifetime then after me, a hijab-wearing Muslim woman will become the Prime Minister of this country," said Owaisi.

The Karnataka Police arrested the man who issued death threats to Karnataka HC judges, who pronounced "Hijab Row" verdict. Karnataka Hijab Row verdict in favour of the Karnataka government and university disappointed a community in the state, following which a man allegedly issued a death threat to the judges. Meanwhile, the man has been sent to 8 days judicial custody. Furthermore, the police said they will look into the matter.

The Karnataka Hijab row hearing continued for the fifth day, on February 17. During the hearing, the advocate representing petitioners, requested "mediation" in the matter, asking permission from the HC. Responding to the issue, the HC bench said, the matter involves constitutional rights angle, restricting mediation. However, the HC asked advocates to see if parties are convinced for a mediation process and adjourned the case to February 18… read-more

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.