Karnataka hijab row: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will “take a call” on listing a plea to allow girls to sit for exams in Karnataka government schools while wearing the hijab.
A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was told that after the top court’s split verdict on the issue of the ban on wearing the headscarf, girls wearing hijab are not being permitted to take the exams scheduled to begin from March 9.
“They are wearing headscarf. If they are wearing headscarf they are not allowed inside the examination hall. Only on that limited aspect, the court may consider listing it on Monday or Friday,” said lawyer Shadan Farasat.
Girls must take exam in govt schools
He told the bench that also comprised Justice P S Narasimha, that a few girls had moved to private institutions because of the prohibition on wearing hijabs. However, they have to take their exams in government institutions and risk losing another year if not permitted, he said.
“I will take a call,” the CJI said.
Due to the split verdict, the high court’s judgement still holds the field.
Split verdict in SC
The split verdict on October 13 last year held off a permanent resolution to the hijab row as both judges suggested placing the matter before a larger bench for adjudication.
The court had said last month that it would consider setting up a three-judge bench to adjudicate the case related to the ban on wearing of hijabs in Karnataka government schools.
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