The Allahabad High Court dismissed a Muslim student's plea to wear a hijab with her school uniform, ruling it is not an essential religious practice under Islam.
The court referred to Karnataka HC's decision
Aug 25, 2026
10:31 am
What's the storyThe Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Muslim student, who sought permission to wear a hijab along with her school uniform.
The bench, comprising Justice JJ Munir and Justice Indrajeet Shukla, ruled on August 21 that wearing a headscarf is not an essential part of Islamic faith for women.
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