โReligious freedom includes the ability to choose one’s religious attire. Karnataka should not determine the permissibility of religious clothing.” SRINAGAR โ Reacting to the ongoing Hijab row in the south Indian state of Karnataka, the U.S. Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) on Friday said that the hijab ban โviolate religious freedom and stigmatize and…
The plea filed by a student has sought a stay on the direction of the High Court, which is hearing the hijab issue, as well as the proceedings going on before the three judge bench. NEW DELHI โ An appeal has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging the direction of the Karnataka…
“There is no prescribed penalty for violation. Even if some penalty has to be imposed, Your Lordships should examine whether keeping children away from classes is a proportionate penalty.” SRINAGAR โ The Karnataka High Court today said that it would pass an interim order restraining the petitioners in the Hijab ban matter and other students…