Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has banned any religious dress in all private and government colleges falling within the state till the disposal of the matter. Under which no student will come to the class wearing hijab till now the decision of the matter is not taken. The court will hear the matter again on Monday.
The court, in its order, said that it would pass an order to reopen the colleges. Along with this, the students have been asked not to insist on wearing such religious things till the disposal of the matter. The court says that peace and tranquility should be restored. The matter was adjourned for Monday.
It is to be known that examinations are going to be held in many universities including the board in the state in March. But, educational institutions across the state are closed due to the hijab controversy. In view of this, the High Court has ordered to open them again.
Is wearing a hijab a fundamental right?
During the hearing, the court said that we are considering the issue of whether wearing hijab comes under fundamental rights and whether wearing hijab is mandatory on the basis of religious activities? Along with this, the High Court also instructed the media not to report the things heard. The bench said that the final decision in the matter should be awaited.
Chief Minister Bommai called a meeting
Following the court order, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has called a meeting. Giving information about this, Education Minister Nadesh said, “The CM will chair a meeting this evening and after knowing the actual order of the court, we will make a decision on reopening high schools and colleges.
