The document discusses the Karnataka hijab controversy that occurred in early 2022 when some Muslim school girls were stopped from entering school for wearing hijabs, which violated the school's dress code. It then summarizes the Supreme Court ruling that wearing hijabs is not an essential religious practice. The document outlines some social implications of the controversy, including attacks on secularism, polarization at the school level, and increased communal tension if hijabs were allowed in schools.

1. Swaraj_Biswas_134
Application No. : 211520011216
Batch 2024
IIFT Delhi
Date: 12th June 2022

2. In the early month of 2022 there in Karnataka controversy
related to school dress code had started. It was started when
some school going muslim girls were stopped at the school gate
because of wearing stuffs (hijab) which has religious
representation and against the school’s dress code.
Supreme court of India has very rightfully mentioned that
wearing the hijab is not essential religious practices. And under
certain environment like school, training institute can enforce
dress code.
Attack on Secularism:
One of the prime component on
India’s Unity in Diversity is
Secularism. Attack on secular
fabric could have hamper the
harmony exist in the country.
Polarization at the school level:
At the school level uniform is
adopted because it represents
unity and equality. Polarization at
school level can have severe
social consequences.
Karnataka Hijab controversy and its social implication
Communal tension:
Since Independence India had faced a couple of
serious communal tension( recent example is
Delhi riot). This communal disharmony is
ingrained in the mind of the people at the very
early age. Allowing hijab would reinforce this
communal thinking and aggravate the situation.
Social
Implication

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