Hijab
SC’s split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on pleas contesting the Karnataka High Court’s refusal to lift hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka. Key facts The Karnataka HC held that wearing hijab is not part of the essential religious ..
Tags: Article 19 • Article 21 • Ban on wearing hijab in classrooms • Hijab • Karnataka High Court
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Karnataka HC verdict on Hijab ban
On 15th March a three-judge Bench of Karnataka High Court (HC) gave a verdict on the petitions related to banning Hijab (headscarf) in Karnataka’s educational institutions. Observations of the High Court High court upheld the order of Karnataka government prescribing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Hijab Controversy in Karnataka
On February 5, 2022, Government of Karnataka stated that, ‘clothes that disturb equality, integrity and public law & order should not be worn”. Key Points This directive from government validates decisions of state education institutions to prohibit Muslim girl students ..
Tags: Ban on wearing hijab in classrooms • Hijab
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: States Current Affairs
Some facts on Ban on burqa, niqab, hijab in Europe
The burqa, niqab or hijab issue is part of a heated debate about multiculturalism in Europe. The issues involved are religious freedom, female equality, secular traditions and even fears of terrorism. Recently, a parliamentary commission in Italy has approved a ..