Kerala High Court Rules on Hijab Rights: Government Defends Student's Religious Freedom in Schools

Oct 25, 2025 02:57 am CST

The Kerala government has defended a Muslim student's right to wear hijab in school, stating that denying this right constitutes an invasion of privacy and dignity. The case, which reached the Kerala High Court, concluded when the student's parents decided to transfer her to another institution. The court noted that the principle of constitutional fraternity prevailed in this case involving religious freedom in educational settings.