Still the debate continues on Day 7 of Karnataka Hijab Ban case. The Supreme Court stated on Monday that the key question in the Karnataka hijab case is whether the State can restrict student’ fundamental rights in classrooms.
A debate on fundamental arises in the hearing, in which Dave who is appearing from student side said that“My fundamental right can be exercised anywhere… Whether I am in my bedroom, my classroom or whether I am before Your Lordships”.
Dave also said that “Religious practice is not confined to a temple or a dargah, etc. It is part of one’s religious conscience… One cannot quarrel with a Muslim woman’s faith or belief to wear hijab”.
He also quoted the Constituent Assembly debates to note that the only religion that matters before the court is the Constitution.
What’s your view on this whole argument that whether the State can restrict student’ fundamental rights in classrooms or not?