5 March 2022: Karnataka High Court Case Sparks Countrywide Debate on Hijab Ban

Log by: Shahid Ullah

The Karnataka High Court in India upheld a ban on hijab in educational institutions, ruling that it was not an essential religious practice under the Constitution. This decision followed clashes between students and authorities at multiple colleges when Muslim students attempted to enter classes wearing hijabs. The Karnataka government had earlier issued orders restricting all religious attire that disturbed “uniformity and equality,” but critics said it violated religious freedom under Article 25 of the Indian Constitution. The case led to repeated protests and reported instances of harassment against Muslim girls trying to wear hijab to school. Tags: religious discrimination, Muslim minorities, hijab ban, communal tension

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