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SC gives nod to list petitions against hijab ban in educational institutions

One of the appeals in the Supreme Court has alleged, "step-motherly behavior of government authorities which has prevented students from practicing their faith & resulted in an unwanted law & order situation".

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave its nod to list appeals against the Karnataka High Court’s order that upholds the ban on hijab in educational institutions.

Senior Lawyer Meenakshi Arora was seen on Tuesday appealing in the apex court against Karnataka HC’s order of banningthe hijab in educational institutions.

Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana in return asked the lawyer to wait for 2 and also assured enlisting of the appeals.

Several petitioners have moved to the Supreme Court and challenged the HC order regarding the hijab ban.

One of the appeals in the Supreme Court has alleged, "step-motherly behavior of government authorities which has prevented students from practicing their faith & resulted in an unwanted law & order situation".

The appeal presented to the apex court mentioned, “HC in its impugned order "had vehemently failed to apply its mind & was unable to understand the gravity of the situation as well as the core aspect of the Essential Religious Practices enshrined under Article 25 of the Constitution of India".

The country saw the eruption of the hijab row when in January 2022, the Government PU College in Udupi disallowed six girls wearing the hijab from entering the premises, which resulted in a massive protest against the college.