Hijab Issues: Karnataka extended prohibitory orders till February 28

Hijab Issues: Karnataka have extended the prohibitory orders issued in Bengaluru till February 28. The district administration had imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in areas around all high schools in the city following the pro and anti-hijab protests.

All sorts of gatherings, including protests and rallies are banned. Inciting slogans, songs and speeches are strictly prohibited. Marriage functions with more than 300 people in open spaces and 200 people in closed places are also prohibited.

All sports complexes and stadiums should not operate exceeding 50 per cent of their capacity. A total of nine districts are currently under Section 144. Police personnel have been posted in several towns and near schools to maintain law and order and to avoid any untoward incidents.

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The High Court, in its interim order pending consideration of all petitions related to the hijab issues, restrained all the students from wearing saffron shawls, scarves, hijab and any religious flag within the classroom. Following the court order, the government has reopened schools and colleges in a phased manner.

Hijab issues rises in Vijay para medical college from days students are protesting outside college. Today Belagavi Vijaya Para Medical College announced holiday. Hijab controversy rises Belagavi Vijaya Para Medical College principal Dr. Prakash Patil told media that announced holiday for indefinite days from today. He also said I will discuss with District Commissioner and take further decision.

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Yesterday in court wearing the hijab is not an essential religious practice of Islam and preventing its use did not violate Article 25 of the Constitution, which guarantees religious freedom, Karnataka government told the high court on Friday. Appearing for the state government, advocate general Prabhuling K Navadgi said the practice of wearing hijab must pass the test of constitutional morality and individual dignity as expounded by the Supreme Court in the Sabarimala case.