Hijab issue: HC to pass interim order to be abided by all students and stakeholders
The Hindu
Court adjourns further hearing of petitions till Feb. 14
Indicating that it will pass an interim order, the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday adjourned to February 14 further hearing on the petitions questioning the ban on wearing of hijabs (head scarf) by Muslim girl students on college premises.
A three-judge bench, comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice Krishna S. Dixit and Justice Jaibunnisa M. Khazi indicated that it will pass an interim order to be abided by all the students and stakeholders till the court decides the issue on whether wearing of hijab is an essential religious practice, and whether it is covered under the right of freedom to religion guaranteed in the Constitution.
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