The petitions contesting the Karnataka High Court's ruling on the hijab are also being heard by the Supreme Court right now.
Digital Desk: In an intriguing reversal of events, the Supreme Court today turned down a request to impose a uniform dress code across all educational institutions, including schools.
The matter was discussed by the justices, Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia on the bench.
The bench declared, after hearing the topic of the plea that this is not an issue that needs to be heard and decided by the court.
After the Supreme Court rejected the petition, the petitioner's attorney pleaded with the judges to look into the matter since it "violated the spirit of the Right to Education Act, 2009" and was a "constitutional issue."
The Karnataka Hijab Row was the context against which the petitioner filed the PIL.
When students wearing hijabs were denied entry to their colleges in February, the state of Karnataka saw a number of protests. On March 15, 2022, the Karnataka High Court upheld a state government order banning "religious items" like hijabs in schools and educational institutions.
In order to ensure equality, foster brotherhood, and further national integration, the petition demands that a standard and consistent dress code be introduced in all accredited educational institutions.
To maintain the secular nature of educational institutions, "it is very important to implement a Common Dress Code in all schools and colleges. Otherwise, tomorrow Naga Sadhus may apply for admission to colleges and attend the class without clothes citing essential religious practise," the petition further stated.
The attorney dropped the petition after noticing the bench's reluctance to hear the plea.
The petitions contesting the Karnataka High Court's ruling on the hijab are also being heard by the Supreme Court right now.
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