educational rights
Kerala Education Minister Offers Support to Muslim Student Denied Entry Over Hijab in Private School
Oct 18, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty has pledged government assistance to a Muslim girl student barred from wearing hijab at a Church-run private school in Kochi. The minister promised a special order to facilitate her admission to any institution of her choice after the incident caused significant distress to the student, whose father confirmed she would not return to St Rita school. The controversy has drawn support for the student from the Indian Union Muslim League, which criticized the school's stance as "utmost intolerance" in a state known for its cultural diversity.
School Authorities Face Legal Action After Student Forced to Take Exam on Floor Due to Unpaid Fees
Oct 11, 2025 07:54 pm CST
A 14-year-old student was forced to sit on the floor while taking exams at a Bhiwandi Urdu medium school due to unpaid fees. The incident, which occurred on October 3-4, has led to a police case against the headmistress and teacher under the Juvenile Justice Act after the student's father, an autorickshaw driver, reported that the humiliation caused psychological harm to his son.