Hijab Not Essential In Islam, Hence Not Allowed In Schools And Colleges: Karnataka High Court

Bengaluru, 15th March 2022: The Karnataka High Court today gave an important decision regarding the ongoing controversy over wearing hijab in educational institutions. The High Court dismissed various petitions challenging the ban on hijab in educational institutions. During the hearing, the High Court said that wearing hijab is not a compulsory religious practice of Islam.

The court further said that no case is made out to set aside the February 5 government order. The court also said that the prescription of school uniform is a reasonable restriction on which the student cannot object. Let us inform that a bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi of Karnataka High Court had reserved its decision on this. The bench also includes Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice Khaji Jayabunnesa Mohiuddin.

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has welcomed the High Court’s decision. Joshi said that “I welcome the decision of the High Court. I appeal to all the people to take the country and the state forward. We all have to maintain an atmosphere of peace. The fundamental job of the students is to study and acquire knowledge. Let everyone study together.”

Section 144 was imposed in many districts regarding the decision on the hijab dispute, as well as schools and colleges are also closed during this time. 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.