Hijab Controversy / Big decision of Karnataka High Court, Hijab is not a mandatory part of religion

The Karnataka High Court has given its verdict on the Hijab controversy. The court, while rejecting the petition of the girl students, said that hijab is not a mandatory part of religion. Students in school-college cannot refuse to wear uniform. The court said that wearing hijab is not mandatory in Islam.

The Karnataka High Court had completed the hearing in this matter on February 25. Along with this, the court had also reserved its decision. In view of the decision, as a precautionary measure, the District Collector of Dakshina Kannada has ordered a holiday in all schools and colleges today (March 15). Along with this, Section 144 has also been implemented.

What is the cause of controversy

The Government of Karnataka had implemented Section 133 of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983 in the state. Under this, uniform has been made mandatory in all schools and colleges. In such a situation, only the prescribed uniform will have to be worn in government schools and colleges. At the same time, private schools can also choose their own uniform. According to the information, the controversy regarding Hijab in Karnataka started during January 2022. At that time, in a government college in Udupi, six girl students had reached the college wearing hijab. It is being told that a few days ago the college administration had forbidden the girl students to wear hijab. Despite this, the girls arrived wearing hijab. When he was stopped, disputes started in other colleges as well.