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Karnataka Hijab Row Updates: Classes 9, 10 to reopen from Monday, decision on seniors and colleges later

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 11, 2022, 08:37:25 IST

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Karnataka Hijab Row Updates: Classes 9, 10 to reopen from Monday, decision on seniors and colleges later

The three-judge bench of the Karnataka high court has begun hearing the petitions questioning the ban on wearing of 'hijabs' (headscarves) by students in colleges. Chief Justice of HC Ritu Raj Awasthi has constituted a full bench comprising himself, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice Jaibunnisa M Khazi in view of the urgency to hear the matter. Meanwhile, the Supreme court on Thursday declined to urgently list a plea seeking transfer of the petitions from the high court.

19:46 (IST) Feb 10

In the second stage, we will decide about reopening classes 11th-12th and other degree colleges as per the situation: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai (ANI)

19:42 (IST) Feb 10

Following the high court's interim order directing students not to wear hijab or saffron shawls in educational institutions till it gives a final verdict on the hijab controversy, the state government on Thursday announced the opening of high schools from Monday. However the PU and degree colleges will remain shut till the next order from the government.

19:35 (IST) Feb 10

The last two days have been very peaceful. Today a 3-member bench (of high court) has, while adjourning the matter for Monday, appealed to all the schools to reopen but no religious dress codes should be followed by both sides: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai (ANI)

I appeal to everyone to work together & see that there is peace in the colleges. Schools will reopen from Monday for classes up to 10th standard. Degree colleges will reopen later: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

17:59 (IST) Feb 10

Karnataka hijab row: HC asks students not to insist on wearing 'religious things' till matter is resolved

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17:07 (IST) Feb 10

Karnataka HC says it will pass an order directing reopening of colleges, asks students not to insist on wearing such religious things till the disposal of the matter. Court says peace & tranquillity must be restored, adjourns the matter for Monday (ANI)

16:54 (IST) Feb 10

Hijab row-Full bench of the Karnataka high court adjourns hearing to Monday, after hearing senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Devadatt Kamat.

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15:51 (IST) Feb 10

Karnataka HC asks media not to report any oral observations and wait for the final orders. (ANI)

15:43 (IST) Feb 10

Police have been directed to ensure law & order while maintaining extreme restraint in dealing with students. Students shouldn't fall prey to communal elements who are hell-bent on making the hijab issue a tool to disturb communal harmony: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra (ANI)

15:40 (IST) Feb 10

Karnataka HC says, "We are considering the issue of whether the wearing of headscarf comes within the Fundamental Rights." "We are also considering whether wearing a headscarf is an essential part of the religious practice," HC added. (ANI)

15:20 (IST) Feb 10

There is no provision for penalty for infraction of a uniform code. In Karnataka education act, penalties are largely for management: Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde

15:11 (IST) Feb 10

Uniform was more of a school phenomenon during earlier days, uniforms for colleges came in much later.

Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for petitioners

15:11 (IST) Feb 10

Sanjay Hegde recalls his university days and says there was no uniform in his times.

15:09 (IST) Feb 10

Sanjay Hegde argues that in the 1983 act there is no provisions for uniform.

15:04 (IST) Feb 10

Sanjay Hegde, appearing for the petitioner says, "In the Karnataka education act, there is no special provisions that deal with uniform."

14:59 (IST) Feb 10

Lawyers brief the three-judge bench.

14:52 (IST) Feb 10

On Wednesday, noting that all these matters have given rise to certain constitutional questions in view of some aspects of personal law, the judge had pointed out that judgments of as many as three HCs have been cited and more than half a dozen judgements of the SC have also been referred to.

14:52 (IST) Feb 10

Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat is appearing for Kundapur students.

14:49 (IST) Feb 10

Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde appearing for petitioner-students from a Udupi college, arguing in court.

14:46 (IST) Feb 10

The full bench comprises of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice J M Khazi.

14:46 (IST) Feb 10

A three-judge bench of HC begins hearing

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