Hijab case: Ahead of HC’s judgment, Sec 144 imposed in Bengaluru; schools, colleges shut in Mangaluru
India Today
The Karnataka High Court is set to pronounce its judgment in the hijab row case on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the authorities in Bengaluru and Mangaluru have issued prohibitory orders ahead of the high court’s judgment.
Ahead of the Karnataka High Court’s judgment in the hijab row case, prohibitory orders have been imposed across the state to prevent any protests or gatherings. The High Court is set to pronounce its judgment at 10:30 am tomorrow, March 15.
In Bengaluru, the authorities have imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in the city for one week, beginning March 15. No protests or gatherings of any kind are allowed in the city.
Meanwhile, in Managluru, all schools and colleges have been shut on March 15.
Making the announcement, the Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner said that while external examinations will be held as per schedule, internal exams of all schools and colleges will be postponed.
