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‘Hijab Not Essential To Islam’: Allahabad HC Rejects Student’s Plea To Wear Headscarf | News18

Allahabad High Court rejects Muslim student's plea to wear hijab with school uniform, stating it is not an essential religious practice in Islam. The ruling has reignited debate over religious attire in educational institutions, sparking a political debate.

News18 India 25/8/2026, 5:18:36 pm IST AI summary

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