The court will continue hearing on February 14 at 2.30 pm.

The court will continue hearing on February 14 at 2.30 pm.

"Students should wear uniform in the interests of unity, equality and public order," Sr Advocate reads the Government Order (GO).
Advocate General says the translation is not accurate.

"Students should wear uniform in the interests of unity, equality and public order," Sr Advocate reads the Government Order (GO).
Advocate General says the translation is not accurate.

"State says wearing of head scarf can be a problem as other students want to display their religious identity. The answer has been given by the Supreme Court, the state has to make a conducive atmosphere," Sr Advocate Kamat says.

"State says wearing of head scarf can be a problem as other students want to display their religious identity. The answer has been given by the Supreme Court, the state has to make a conducive atmosphere," Sr Advocate Kamat says.

"Constitution says Article 25 will be subject to public order. State says public order will be what is decided by an MLA committee. Public order is an essential state function. Can't be left to MLA Committee" says Kamat.

"Constitution says Article 25 will be subject to public order. State says public order will be what is decided by an MLA committee. Public order is an essential state function. Can't be left to MLA Committee" says Kamat.

The High Court asks advocate Kamat whether what all stated in Quran is essential religious practice?
Senior Advocate Kamat says, "I am not saying that"

The High Court asks advocate Kamat whether what all stated in Quran is essential religious practice?
Senior Advocate Kamat says, "I am not saying that"

Sr Advocate Kamat says as far as core religious practices are concerned, they come from Article 25(1) &amp; that it is not absolute.&nbsp;
Advocate Kamat says if core religious practices harm or offend public order then it can be regulated.

Sr Advocate Kamat says as far as core religious practices are concerned, they come from Article 25(1) &amp; that it is not absolute.&nbsp;
Advocate Kamat says if core religious practices harm or offend public order then it can be regulated.

"Islam cannot be Anti-Quran," Kamat refers to the quote in triple talaq case.

"Islam cannot be Anti-Quran," Kamat refers to the quote in triple talaq case.

"If Islamic scriptures of Holy Quran says this practise is obligatory then courts have to permit it"

"If Islamic scriptures of Holy Quran says this practise is obligatory then courts have to permit it"

"The question is not whether a particular religious belief or practice appeals to our reason or sentiment, but whether the belief is genuinely and conscientiously held as part of the profession or practice of religion," Sr Advoate Kamat quotes from Bijoe Emmanuel.

"The question is not whether a particular religious belief or practice appeals to our reason or sentiment, but whether the belief is genuinely and conscientiously held as part of the profession or practice of religion," Sr Advoate Kamat quotes from Bijoe Emmanuel.

"Whether Essential Religious Practice is absolute or susceptible to regulation by state by law?" Justice Dixit asks Sr Advocate.
"As far as ERP is concerned, that very doctrine connotes that it is not related to economic, financial, political or secular activity," Sr Advocate responds.

"Whether Essential Religious Practice is absolute or susceptible to regulation by state by law?" Justice Dixit asks Sr Advocate.
"As far as ERP is concerned, that very doctrine connotes that it is not related to economic, financial, political or secular activity," Sr Advocate responds.

Earlier, Sr Advocate tried to distinguish the Bombay High Court judgment mentioned in the GO. "The girl was studying in an all-girls school and hence the Court held hijab was not necessary," he said.

Earlier, Sr Advocate tried to distinguish the Bombay High Court judgment mentioned in the GO. "The girl was studying in an all-girls school and hence the Court held hijab was not necessary," he said.

"Law providing for social welfare and reform is definitely a restriction under Article 25 (2). The question is where is that Law on the basis of which the headscarf is prohibited," asks Sr Advocate Kamat.

"Law providing for social welfare and reform is definitely a restriction under Article 25 (2). The question is where is that Law on the basis of which the headscarf is prohibited," asks Sr Advocate Kamat.

"In this case, students have been wearing hijabs for many years"

"In this case, students have been wearing hijabs for many years"

"I may personally think hijab is regressive, but it is to be looked at from the point of view of a believer," Sr Advocate says.

"I may personally think hijab is regressive, but it is to be looked at from the point of view of a believer," Sr Advocate says.

Sr Advocate Kamat now refers to the 1954 Shirur Mutt case.

Sr Advocate Kamat now refers to the 1954 Shirur Mutt case.

"As far as headscarves are concerned, it is obligatory in Islam," Sr Advocate refers to Madras High Court judgment.

"As far as headscarves are concerned, it is obligatory in Islam," Sr Advocate refers to Madras High Court judgment.

"Hijab for Muslim students is a national level practice. Allowance for Sikhs students' head gear is also there," he adds.&nbsp;

"Hijab for Muslim students is a national level practice. Allowance for Sikhs students' head gear is also there," he adds.&nbsp;

Senior Advocate Kamat points out that Muslim women are allowed to wear headscarves in Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Senior Advocate Kamat points out that Muslim women are allowed to wear headscarves in Kendriya Vidyalayas.

"Students are only saying they will cover the head with the same colour of the uniform. They are not asking for a different uniform," Sr Advocate Kamat says before the bench.

"Students are only saying they will cover the head with the same colour of the uniform. They are not asking for a different uniform," Sr Advocate Kamat says before the bench.

"The whole idea of Quranic injunctions and Hadiths is to reduce the rights and obligations to formulate certain standards of behaviour of individuals in his conduct in obedience to the commands of the God," Sr Advocate Kamat quotes from the judgment.

"The whole idea of Quranic injunctions and Hadiths is to reduce the rights and obligations to formulate certain standards of behaviour of individuals in his conduct in obedience to the commands of the God," Sr Advocate Kamat quotes from the judgment.

Sr Advocate Kamat refers to the Kerala High Court judgment in the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) case which allowed wearing of hijab for entrance test.

Sr Advocate Kamat refers to the Kerala High Court judgment in the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) case which allowed wearing of hijab for entrance test.

"The question is whether this right conferred under Article 25 is an absolute right or relative subjective to certain restrictions?," asks Chief Justice Awasthi.
"Article 25 rights are not subjected to reasonable restrictions as under Article 19," responds Kamat.

"The question is whether this right conferred under Article 25 is an absolute right or relative subjective to certain restrictions?," asks Chief Justice Awasthi.
"Article 25 rights are not subjected to reasonable restrictions as under Article 19," responds Kamat.

"The declaration made by the Govt that wearing a headscarf is not protected by Article 25 is totally erroneous. I will demonstrate. The delegation to CDC whether to allow headscarf is totally illegal," said Sr Advocate Kamat.

"The declaration made by the Govt that wearing a headscarf is not protected by Article 25 is totally erroneous. I will demonstrate. The delegation to CDC whether to allow headscarf is totally illegal," said Sr Advocate Kamat.

Senior Advocate Devadatt Kamat makes submissions. He starts with submissions against the government order of February 5.

Senior Advocate Devadatt Kamat makes submissions. He starts with submissions against the government order of February 5.

"Earnest request to media is to be more responsible. Let us make an effort to bring peace and tranquility to the state. We all shall behave as responsible citizens," said Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi.&nbsp;

"Earnest request to media is to be more responsible. Let us make an effort to bring peace and tranquility to the state. We all shall behave as responsible citizens," said Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi.&nbsp;

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The Karnataka High Court bench comprising of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justices Krishna S Dixit and JM Khazi resumed hearing on pleas regarding the hijab ban controversy today. On February 10, the court, after the hearing of petitions challenging the ban on hijab in colleges, asked students not to wear 'religious things' till the disposal of the matter.
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In the previous hearing on February 10, the Courthad asked students not to wear `religious things` till the disposal of the matter

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