Karnataka Hijab Row Hearing Continues, Advocate Suggests Mediation

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.