Karnataka High Court to pronounce verdict in hijab controversy today

The Karnataka High Court will deliver its verdict today regarding the Hijab controversy. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi of the Karnataka High Court will pronounce its verdict on it this morning. The bench also includes Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice Khaji Jayabunnesa Mohiuddin.

Section 144 has been imposed in many districts regarding the decision on the hijab dispute. Along with this, schools and colleges will also remain closed during this period. Dakshina Kannada DC Dr Rajendra KV said that the external examinations will be held as per the schedule, but internal examinations of all schools and colleges will be postponed.

The controversy started after a girl came wearing a hijab to a college in Udupi district. In a college some girls came wearing hijab, due to which they were stopped from sitting in the class. The issue of being barred from wearing the hijab gained momentum. Protests were also held in many places regarding this.

The girls had filed a petition in the High Court regarding the matter. The girls had demanded permission to enter the classroom wearing hijabs. Muslim girl students had said during the hearing that hijab is not a part of religious tradition, but it shows their faith in religion, due to which hijab should not be seen in relation to religion. The hearing in the case was completed last month.