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Srishananda’s

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Supreme Court accepts Justice Srishananda’s ‘unconditional’ apology, dismisses suo moto case

The court noted that judges had to be aware of their predispositions to deliver fair and objective decisions

R. Sai Spandana

25th Sep 2024

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How the Hijab Ban Reached the Supreme Court

DESK BRIEF: Our extensive coverage of the hijab case contains reports on Karnataka HC hearings, Judgment summary and matrix, and more.

Gauri Kashyap

17th Mar 2022

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Essential Religious Practices—The Heart of the Hijab Ban Challenge

DESK BRIEF: The question of whether the hijab is an Essential Religious Practice appears to be at the heart of the hijab ban challenge.

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SC Maintains Silence on Karnataka Hijab Ban

The Supreme Court has maintained silence over the Karnataka Government's Order banning hijabs in educational institutions

Ayushi Saraogi

16th Feb 2022

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Karnataka Order on Hijab Ban: Lost in Translation

DESK BRIEF: The Karnataka HC was grappling with the meaning of 'suvyavasthe' in the Gov Order meant 'Public Order'. Why was this important?

Gauri Kashyap

15th Feb 2022

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Karnataka’s Hijab Ban: Proceedings at the High Court and the Interim Order

We break down the arguments in the challenge to the hijab ban in Karnataka's educational institutions, and analyse the Court's Order.

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COVID Coverage: Board Exams – June 17th

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Karnataka High Court to conduct exams.

SCO Team

17th Jun 2020

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Aishat Shifa v State of Karnataka

Muslim students challenged a Karnataka Government Order banning hijabs in educational institutions in the state. They claimed that the ban violated their Right to Religious Expression. The Court's decision will determine if freedom of religious expression includes wearing religious symbols to public spaces like schools.

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Next Hearing: September 19, 2022

Last Updated: 20220211

Bench:Hemant Gupta J, Sudhanshu Dhulia J

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