Aishat Shifa vs State of Karnataka — Hijab ban case

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1. News14 Oct 2022

   Karnataka hijab ban case: Supreme Court delivers split verdict

   The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the ban of wearing of hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka – with one judge affirming...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court of India has delivered a split verdict in the case regarding the hijab ban in Karnataka schools. This means the two judges on the bench disagreed, with one supporting the ban and the other opposing it. Because they could not reach a unanimous decision, the case will now be referred to a larger bench of judges for a final ruling. Until that happens, the previous court order upholding the ban remains in place.

   hindustantimes.com
2. News13 Oct 2022

   Hijab verdict: India Supreme Court split on headscarf ban in classrooms

   India's Supreme Court has failed to deliver a verdict on whether Muslim students can…

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court of India recently heard a case regarding the ban on hijabs in classrooms in Karnataka. The two judges on the panel could not agree on a final decision, with one supporting the ban and the other opposing it. Because of this split, the case has been sent to a larger group of judges for a final ruling. For now, the previous decision to uphold the ban remains in place until the new panel decides otherwise.

   bbc.com