Hijab: SC to consider 3-judge bench

PTI

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider setting up a three-judge bench to adjudicate the case related to the ban on wearing of Islamic headcovering hijab in Karnataka government schools following its split verdict.

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandarchud and justices V Ramasubramanian and JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions of senior advocate Meenakshi Arora that an interim order was needed keeping in mind the practical examinations, scheduled for some classes from February 6 in the state. "This is the headscarf matter...These girls moved out from the colleges where it (head scarf) was not allowed to them. They moved to private colleges.

They have now lost one year. "Now the examinations are to be held in the government colleges. Private colleges cannot hold the examinations. The practical (exams) will start on February 6. We are only praying that the matter can be taken up for interim order before that,” the lawyer said. "I will examine it. This is a three-judge bench matter. We will allot a date," the CJI said