Amid Protests, Karnataka Student Moves High Court For Right To Wear Hijab In Classroom
NDTV
The petition stated that the college at Udupi denied entry to eight students who practice and profess the Islamic faith, thereby denying them their fundamental right to education over religious expression.
A student of the girl's pre-university college in Udupi district has moved the Karnataka High Court with a prayer to allow the right to wear a hijab, or headscarf, inside the classroom.
The writ petition was filed on behalf of the student Resham Farooq, represented by her brother Mubarak Farooq.
The petitioner stated that the students' right to wear a hijab is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 14 and 25 of the Constitution and is an essential practice of Islam.
The petitioner also seeks to permit her and fellow students to attend classes wearing hijab without any interference from the college administration.
