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Hijab not essential religious practice: Karnataka High Court rules upholding ban

Mar 15, 2022, at 04:30 pm

The Karnataka High Court in its verdict said a hijab is not an essential religious practice, dealing a blow to the students who had challenged a ban on wearing the Islamic head scarf following a massive row.  Reports said following the verdict the Karnataka government has prohibited big gatherings in Bengaluru for a week  while Section 144 was also imposed in different parts of the state.