Karnataka government says wearing headscarf is not an obligatory ritual in Islam Hijab not an essential religious practice of Islam: Karnataka govt tells HC

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Bangalore: The Karnataka government has argued in the High Court that wearing a headscarf is not an obligatory practice in Islam and that restricting it is not a violation of Article 25 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion. Udupi Govt demands declaration of headscarf as a fundamental right Advocate General Prabhuling Navadagi, who appeared for the Karnataka government, made the bizarre argument during the sixth day of hearing on a petition filed by students of PU Women’s College.

Referring to the Supreme Court judgments in the Sabarimala case and the Saira Banu case, the Advocate General said that wearing a headscarf is a fundamental right and must go beyond the moral and constitutional dignity of the individual. He said he would give an explanation on Monday regarding the religious observances.

The order issued by the government on February 5 banning headscarves in educational institutions does not violate Article 19 (a) of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression. The government order is subject to the Education Act. The government has ordered colleges to wear the prescribed uniform. He said the government did not want to interfere in religious affairs.

Chief Justice Rituraj Awasthi and Justice Jaibunnis M. Khasi, Justice Krishna M. The case is being heard by a constitutional bench comprising Justice Dikshit. The senior counsel appearing for the petitioners, Prof. S.S. Ravi Varma Kumar requested.

However, Chief Justice Rituraj Awasthi rejected the demand and said that the people should also know the position of the opposition. After the Advocate General informed the High Court that the interim order was being violated, the High Court asked the Government to ensure that the order was not violated in any way. The case is set to resume on Monday.

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