The Supreme Court on Friday said it will protect the constitutional rights of petitioners and intervene at an “appropriate time” even as it cautioned against the “spreading” of the controversy triggered by the hijab ban in Karnataka classrooms to a “national level”.
“Do not spread things to a larger level. We are watching what is happening there. You have to think whether it is necessary to bring it to a national level. If there is something wrong, we will protect your constitutional rights. We are also concerned. Let us see... at the appropriate time, we will interfere,” Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana addressed senior advocate Devadut Kamat, appearing for some students.
Mr. Kamat was orally mentioning an appeal against an “interim order” of the Karnataka High Court on Thursday in petitions challenging the hijab ban in classrooms. “The High Court has indicated that it would pass an interim order that none of the students should wear anything which would disclose their religious identity... Such an order would have wide ramifications not only for Muslims but also for people following other faiths. For example, Sikhs wear turbans. Such an order would amount to a complete suspension of Article 25 [right to religious freedom],” Mr. Kamat submitted.
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