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One of the eccentricities of the continued hijab ban case is how a secular court has got to decide whether wearing a hijab is remitted by Islam. One cannot fault the Karnataka tribunal to some extent, because it is just following the ‘Essential Religious Practices Test’ laid down by the Supreme Court of India. Courts use this test to see whether a practice is crucial to the faith, so as to determine if such practice is ought to have protection under Article 25 of the constitution, which guarantees the liberty of faith. While scholars have highlighted the inconsistency of the precedents governing this test moreover because of the inappropriateness for a secular court to interpret religion, shall elaborate on why the courts or maybe the state, lack the competence to work out if a pr...

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8 People Arrested In Relation With Murder Of Bajrang Dal worker; Read Story

Aditi priya singhFebruary 23, 20220

Police action is underway in the murder of Bajrang Dal worker Harsh in Karnataka's Shimoga on Sunday. So far, eight people have been arrested by the police in the Bajrang Dal activist Harsh murder case. Giving information, Karnataka home minister Araga Gyanendra said that eight people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal worker Harsh, till yesterday the police had arrested 6 accused. Gyanendra said that two arrests have been made today. It is worth noting that on Sunday, Bajrang Dal worker Harsh was murdered with a sharp weapon in Shimoga, Karnataka. There is still an atmosphere of tension in the area after the incident. Taking precaution, the administration imposed a curfew in the city by imposing section 144 of IPC. Which has now been extended till Frida...

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Karnataka Hijab Row Peaks As Disagreement Turns Into A Broil

Monomita NagFebruary 13, 20220

The hijab row began on new year's day 2022 in Karnataka. But within a little more than a month, it has turned into a full-blown controversy drawing the attention of the entire nation. The hijab is a headscarf worn by Muslim girls. The problem started when some Muslim girl students in Udupi Women's Pre-University College came to their classes wearing hijabs and were barred to enter. What stoked the fire was when the Hindu students attended the classes wearing saffron shawls purely as a mark of protest. However, in order to ensure uniformity in the classroom, principal Rudra Gowda did not allow the girls to wear hijab. The girl students protested and soon the incident spread to other places such as Bapagadi village and Mangalore colleges. In order to find a solution, the coll...

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Karnataka Hijab Row: Schools, Colleges Shut For Three Days Amid Rising Unrest, Malala Reacts

Aditi priya singhFebruary 9, 20220

The Karnataka High Court urged students and the public to maintain peace and appealed to have faith in the Constitution. The court was hearing a petition filed against the state government's directive which prohibits women students wearing hijab to attend classes. HC also heard this matter on Tuesday. It said that the court will follow in line with the Constitution. "The Constitution is the Bhagavad Gita for us. We will see into this matter under the law and not out of passion or emotions," said the court. At the same time, the Advocate General said the autonomy should be given to colleges to decide the uniform, the students who want exemption should contact the college. School, College Closed For Three Days Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has ordered the closu...