Do Not Compare Kirpan & Turban With Hijab: Supreme Court

Continuing the legal proceedings of the petitions filed in the Karnataka Hijab Row, the Supreme Court's five-judge bench asked not to compare Sikh religious practice with Hijab. On September 8, the bench said, "Hijab is a recommendation not essential". The court also highlighted not to compare "Kirpan" and Turban of Sikhs to Hijab, saying cultural practices should be protected. The hearing on Karnataka Hijab Row is still under trial.