Karnataka High Court Upholds Hijab Ban

Dear Signers,

I have some bad news. In a major setback to all those of us demanding a woman's right to wear hijab, the Karnataka High Court has dismissed all petitions related to hijab case saying that wearing of hijab by Muslim women 'does NOT form an essential religious practice under Islamic faith'.

The High Court also upholds the government's order pertaining to dress code issued by the state government. It says 'students can't object to uniform'.

The petition wherein four students sought action against/removal of principal, lecturers as well as chairman (local MLA) and vice-chairman of College Development Committee of Government College Udupi, has also been rejected.

I'd like to say this is highly disappointing but the fight for our right is not over. I urge all of you to share this petition with your friends and family and on your social media, so that we can continue to put pressure on the Karnataka government.