Hijab row: After Karnataka High Court's decision on Hijab, 17 thousand girl students dropped out of school - Petitioner
After the Karnataka High Court ruling on the hijab, 17,000 girl students dropped out of school. On this, the Supreme Court has asked whether girls are being forced to wear hijab. Huzaifa Ahmadi, representing the petitioners, said the hijab ban would force the girls to return to the madrassa.
Sep 15, 2022, 10:20 AM IST
'He is quicker than the CHEETAH': Asaduddin Owaisi's dig at PM Narendra Modi
Asaduddin Owaisi makes fun of PM Narendra Modi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that Prime Minister "moves faster than the cheetah when issues like inflation or unemployment are raised"
Sep 14, 2022, 18:59 PM IST
Don't compare Sikh Turban, Kirpan with Hijab, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said that Sikh Turban and Kirpan should not be compared with Hijab while stressing that "we are in India and want to live like Indians.
Sep 08, 2022, 19:35 PM IST
‘Right to dress will also mean RIGHT TO...’: Supreme Court on hijab ban in Karnataka
The bench orally observed, "The question is nobody is prohibiting you from wearing Hijab. You can wear it wherever you want. The only restriction is in the school. We are only concerned with that question."
Sep 07, 2022, 20:36 PM IST
Hijab Row: Protest against Hijab ban in Kerala's Kozhikode
Hijab controversy has started in Kerala too. Protests are being held in a school in Kozhikode against the hijab ban. The girl students allege that many teachers come to the school wearing headscarves, then why is there a ban on wearing hijab?
Aug 30, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
Hijab row: Supreme Court upholds ban, issues notice to Karnataka govt; next hearing on Sept 5
Hijab ban: Several petitions have been filed in the apex court against the Karnataka High Court verdict holding that wearing of hijab is not a part of the essential religious practice which can be protected under Article 25 of the Constitution.
Aug 29, 2022, 11:58 AM IST
Hijab controversy: Supreme Court to hear batch of appeals against Karnataka HC order
Hijab row: The appeal said the Karnataka High Court in its impugned order "had vehemently failed to apply its mind and 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."
Aug 29, 2022, 10:35 AM IST
S Jaishankar meets former Australian PM Kevin Rudd
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met former Australian PM Kevin Rudd this morning.
Aug 29, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
Common dress code: Supreme Court refuses to list PIL for urgent hearing, says 'how many matters have you....?'
Common dress code: The Supreme Court bench on Wednesday took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan and agreed to list next week the petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state.
Jul 14, 2022, 14:41 PM IST
Hijab ban: Supreme Court to hear next week pleas against Karnataka High Court order
Hijab ban: Several petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court verdict holding that wearing of hijab is not a part of the essential religious practice which can be protected under Article 25 of the Constitution.
Jul 13, 2022, 14:54 PM IST
Karnataka: 12 hijab-clad students denied permission to attend classes at Mangalore college, sent back home
Karnataka Hijab row: Prior to this incident, Karnataka Education Minister B.C. Nagesh had stated that only uniforms are permissible inside classrooms.
May 29, 2022, 08:03 AM IST
Karnataka govt makes uniforms compulsory for PU students after HC upholds 'hijab ban'
The Karnataka govt made uniforms prescribed by the College Development Committee compulsory after the High Court order upholding "hijab ban".
May 19, 2022, 16:10 PM IST
'Leave us alone': Karnataka Muslim student Muskan Khan's father tells Al-Qaeda chief over hijab row
Ayman al-Zawahiri has praised Muskan Khan for her "Allahu Akbar" slogans while confronting a mob chanting "Jai Shri Ram" in connection with the hijab row
Apr 06, 2022, 22:38 PM IST
'Unseen hands' behind hijab row: Karnataka Minister on al Qaeda chief Al Zawahiri praising student Muskan Khan
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman Al Zawahiri has released a video on the hijab row and praising student Muskaan Khan for standing in defence of the headscarf and chanting 'Allah-hu-Akbar.
Apr 06, 2022, 16:19 PM IST
'Travesty of justice': Muslim Personal Law Board challenges Karnataka HC verdict on hijab in SC
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the top court along with two other petitioners namely, Munisa Bushra and Jaleesa Sultana Yaseen. The plea said the high court judgment while dismissing the petitions, has proceeded with erroneous reasons to address the issue.
Mar 28, 2022, 12:09 PM IST
'Don't sensationalise': SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Karnataka HC order on hijab
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord urgent hearing on the pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom and stated that the headscarf is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islam.
Mar 24, 2022, 12:29 PM IST
Why are you charging up the atmosphere?: KCR slams BJP over Hijab row in Karnataka
"What does the government have to do with who wears what? Why the hijab controversy? Why are you charging up the atmosphere?" Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao asked in the state assembly.
Mar 15, 2022, 23:39 PM IST
Hijab ban: Plea filed in Supreme Court challenging Karnataka High Court order
Dismissing petitions filed by a bunch of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, the Karnataka High Court announced earlier today that the headscarf is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith.
Mar 15, 2022, 19:08 PM IST
What's the problem if one wears hijab?: Owaisi decries Karnataka HC order on headscarf ban
Asaduddin Owaisi said the Karnataka High Court judgment violates fundamental rights like freedom of religion, culture, expression and asked what is the problem if anyone wears a hijab.
Mar 15, 2022, 15:35 PM IST
Karnataka HC's decision to uphold hijab ban is 'deeply disappointing', says Mehbooba Mufti
"On one hand we talk about empowering women yet we are denying them the right to a simple choice," former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said.
Mar 15, 2022, 13:45 PM IST
