Allahabad High Court Dismisses Muslim Student Hijab Uniform Request Over Religious Freedom Concerns
The Allahabad High Court rejected a Class 11 Muslim girl’s request to wear a hijab with her school uniform, ruling that no factual basis exists to deem the headscarf essential for Islam. Justices J J Munir and Indrajeet Shukla issued the order on August 21, affirming that prior high‑court rulings held hijab unnecessary for religious practice. The decision protects institutional discipline and equality overall.
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