In Karnataka Hijab Ban Split Verdict, What Both Judges Said

The lawyers appearing for the state had argued that the Karnataka government order that sparked up the controversy was "religion neutral".

Following a split verdict on hijab ban, the Supreme Court today directed that appeals against a Karnataka High Court order be placed before the Chief Justice of India for the setting up of a larger bench.

Justice Hemant Gupta dismissed the appeals against the High Court verdict refusing to lift the ban on the hijab in educational institutions.

"There is a divergence of opinion," said Justice Gupta, agreeing with the High Court ruling.

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said: "I have a different view and I am allowing the appeal."