Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Hijab Ban in Mumbai College

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on August 9 for a plea challenging the Bombay High Court's decision to uphold a hijab, burqa, and naqab ban at a Mumbai college. This comes as students face difficulties with the dress code during their exams.

The Supreme Court has set an August 9 hearing date for a plea challenging a Bombay High Court verdict that upheld a ban on hijabs, burqas, and naqabs at a Mumbai college.

A bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud acknowledged the urgency of the matter, noting that the term exams begin today, creating challenges for minority students.

Lawyer Abiha Zaidi, representing the petitioners, emphasized the immediate need for a hearing due to upcoming unit tests.

(With inputs from agencies.)