The Karnataka High Court had earlier made it clear that a lack of 'intent to strike terror' cannot nullify terrorist acts defined under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, if the act in question is 'likely to strike terror.'
Advocate Devdatt Kamat and AG Prabhuling Navadgi argued extensively about the validity of burqa/hijab in Quran and whether it can be considered as an essential religious practice.
The plea was filed by two hijab wearing girl students who are pursuing BBA Course in Bhandarkar College, Udupi. The duo argued that there is specific rule in college regulation that permits Muslim students to wear hijab.
Karnataka HC has in its interim order has restrained all students from wearing saffron scarfs, hijab within the classroom at institutions where there is an uniform dress code rule.