Tag: Karnataka Hijab controversy

By Maria Zehra (The Karnataka High Court's order of March 15, 2022, upholding the ban on wearing hijab in state-owned educational institutions has had severe repercussions, causing Muslim women to lose degrees and academic years due to their choice to wear the hijab during examinations. This decision has led to Muslim female students being unable to take exams if they opt to wear the hijab. This article delves into the lingering uncertainty surrounding the prohibition of hijab in state-run educational institutions, as the Supreme Court is yet to provide a definitive...