The Karnataka High Court will today give its verdict on the Hijab ban issue. Hijab, or headscarves worn by Muslims, became a flashpoint when students were not allowed to enter classrooms before removing them. 5 students challenged the ban in court.
Karnataka remains on the boil over the hijab row. On Monday, the Karnataka High Court bench constituted to hear the case observed that the petitioners were not only seeking permission to wear the headscarf but also wanted a declaration that it becomes part of a religious sanction to bind on everyone who followed Islam. The government also reiterated that hijab is not an essential religious practice of Islam. Meanwhile, prohibitory order in force around Bengaluru educational institutions has been extended till March 8. Follow LIVE Updates in the Karnataka hijab row:
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