SC stays hijab ban by mumbai college

The supreme court ruled on friday that students should have the right to select what they wear, largely overturning a private mumbai college's circular that forbade the wearing of "hijab, burqa, cap, and naqab" on campus.

The highest court also questioned why, if the institution wanted the students' religious beliefs to remain a secret, it did not outlaw "tilak" and "bindi."

The Chembur Trombay education Society, which operates NG acharya and DK Marathe college, was notified by a panel of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar, requesting a response by november 18.

The court stated that schools cannot impose their will on their pupils while granting an interim stay of the college circular.

"Colleges cannot compel female students to wear anything they choose; they must have the freedom to do so." The bench informed the college management, "It is regrettable that you wake up one day and realise that there are several religions in the nation.

A petition contesting a bombay high court ruling supporting DK Marathe College's decision to prohibit the hijab, burqa, and naqab on campus was being heard by the court on behalf of numerous female Muslim students.

When senior counsel madhavi Diwan appeared on behalf of the educational association, the court questioned, "Will the students' names not reveal their religious identity?"

However, the court ruled that no religious events may be held on campus and that females could not wear burqas in class.

The bench of the highest court also declared that no party may abuse its temporary ruling. Additionally, it gave the institution and the educational organisation the right to go back to court in the event that there is any misuse.

Senior counsel Colin Gonsalves and advocate Abiha Zaidi represented the petitioners during the hearing, claiming that over 400 ladies frequently wear hijabs to college and that the college's rule prevents them from attending classes.
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Sudha Subbiah

09/08/2024 10:08 PM