Karnataka government has issued a circular saying the high court proposal of no religious garments in educational institutions is applicable to minority institutions as well. Hijab is part of the official uniform in some minority institutions.
Petitioners challenging the hijab ban in educational institutions made their submissions in the Karnataka High Court. They asked why hijab was being singled out when ghoongats and turbans are permitted.
Petitioners argued that display of religion through attire shows diversity and singling out hijab violates fundamental rights. Ghoongats are permitted, bangles are permitted. Why only hijab? asked the petitioners. Here are the latest developments in hijab row.