The move comes as part of a precautionary measure as the schools are reopening on Monday after the holiday declared by state govt in view of hijab-saffron shawl controversy.
CJI NV Ramanna said, “we are watching what is happening. You also should think whether it is proper to bring these things at the national level. We are constitutionally bound and will protect if there is violation of fundamental or constitutional rights, not just of one but every community. We will intervene at the appropriate time.”
Prohibitory orders have also been enforced under Section 144 of CrPC in the city of Mysuru.
Hijab seems to have become a major controversy in India. What began as a ban on the attire in Udupi's schools, has now become a major row. Even Malegaon witnessed 'Hijab Day' today. Who should be regarded responsible for the entire row? Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
Hijab controversy seems to have taken Karnataka and other states by storm. While the row erupts, Hijab Day was celebrated in Malegaon today. What is the real intent behind this? Watch this episode of Muqabla.
Several Muslim women, students staged protest across the nation in solidarity with the Muslim students of southern state (Karnataka) over the issue of prohibition on wearing of hijab.
The BJP government has been pushing for Uniform Civil Code in Parliament. It had even figured in the saffron party's manifesto for the 2019 Lok Saha elections.
Javed Akhtar, Kangana Ranaut were among the first few celebrities who reacted to the Karnataka Hijab controversy. Now, Shabana Azmi, Ali Goni, Kamal Haasan, Neeraj Ghaywan and others have also joined the forces. Here's what they are saying.
On Thursday, a three-judge bench of Karnataka High Court gave an interim order saying no religious clothes should be worn by students in schools and colleges.
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The pro-Hijab rally in Malegaon was organised by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind without police permission. The organisers of the rally have been booked for violating prohibitory orders.
A massive controversy has erupted in Karnataka over the wearing of hijab by a few girl students of Udupi Women's Pre-University college.
Shabana Azmi questioned Kangana Rananut over the latter's comments on the ongoing 'Hijab row'. Protests for and against the hijab have intensified in parts of Karnataka. Earlier, Azmi's husband, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar had also reacted to the controversy.
The Hijab controversy in Karnataka started when a few girl students started coming to a pre-university college in Udupi wearing Hijab, defying the dress code order.
The Karnataka High Court, hearing the hijab row, on Thursday ordered that no religious symbols are allowed for the students until its final order, thus putting an end to use of both hijab and saffron shawls in the school and college premises.
The Karnataka High Court, hearing the hijab row, on Thursday ordered that no religious symbols are allowed for the students until its final order, thus putting an end to use of both hijab and saffron shawls in the school and college premises.
The Karnataka High court hearing the Hijab issue on Thursday asked students not to insist on wearing any cloth on campuses of educational institutions which can instigate people, till the matter is resolved. Posting the matter for Monday, the full court also said the educational institutions can resume classes for the students.
In an observation that came in the backdrop of a raging debate over the hijab row in Karnataka, the first bench of Acting Chief Justice M N Bhandari and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthi bemoaned that of late, certain forces have raised controversies relating to dress code and it is spreading all over India.
Karnataka High Court has ordered that no religious symbols are allowed for the students until its final order.
Javed Akhtar spoke out in the ongoing 'Hijab Row' in Karnataka, criticising those who are "trying to intimidate a small group of girls". The educational institutions in the state have witnessed tense moments following face-off between Hijab wearing girls and saffron-clad boys.
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