Let HC hear it first, says CJI as Sibal mentions hijab case before SC

Karnataka hijab news: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said that the Karnataka High Court must hear the hijab case when senior lawyer Kapil Sibal appealed to the court to transfer the case to itself as it is a religious matter.

The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, said that the Karnataka High Court must hear the hijab case before Supreme Court considers taking up the matter.

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CJI Ramana made the remark when senior lawyer Kapil Sibal appealed to the court to transfer the case to itself as it is a religious matter.

“Schools and colleges are closed. Girls are being stoned. This issue needs to be considered. It [hijab row] is spreading to the entire country now,” Sibal said.

Sibal said: “Exams are two months away. We have filed a petition this morning. This matter has to go before nine judges.” “I'm asking this court to list it. If the HC doesn't pass orders this court can transfer it to itself and hear it,” he added.

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To this, the CJI replied: “Let the HC hear the matter. Today it's listed before a three-judge bench. It is too early for us to take it up at this stage. Let's see some interim relief the HC may give.”