The Kerala government told the High Court that stopping a Muslim girl from wearing her hijab at school amounts to an “invasion” of her privacy and dignity, and also a “denial of her right to secular education.”
The Madras High Court granted bail to YouTuber Anash Ahamed, arrested for cyber terrorism after urging viewers to wear the hijab. Justice P. Dhanbal noted Ahamed’s lack of prior criminal history and over 50 days of custody before setting bail conditions, including a ₹10,000 bond. The case highlights tensions between freedom of expression and public safety amid religious sensitivity.
The Supreme Court has partly stayed a Mumbai college’s ban on students wearing burqa, hijab, or niqab on campus. Justices questioned the rationale behind the decision, emphasizing students’ right to choose attire. This case has significant implications for dress codes and religious expression in educational institutions across India.
