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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
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.
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.
25th Feb 2022
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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
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?
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.
14th Feb 2022
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COVID Coverage: Board Exams – June 17th
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Karnataka High Court to conduct exams.
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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