Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Kerala Government Supports Muslim Girl's Hijab Rights in School
In Kerala, India, a school and the government had a disagreement.
A Muslim girl wanted to wear her headscarf (hijab) to school, but the school had issues with it.
The government stepped in, saying the school should allow the hijab.
They believe stopping the girl from wearing the hijab is wrong.
The girl's family decided to move her to another school.
The court closed the case because of this.
The government said it has the right to oversee CBSE-affiliated schools regarding certain rules.
Kerala government supported a Muslim girl's right to wear a hijab in school.
The government stated that not permitting a hijab is an invasion of privacy and denies secular education.
The issue arose after a school challenged the government's directive.
The girl's parents decided to move her to another school.
The court closed the case after the parents' decision.
- Who
- Kerala government, Muslim girl, St. Rita's Public School
- What
- The Kerala government supported a Muslim girl's right to wear a hijab in school.
- When
- Friday (as reported)
- Where
- Kerala High Court; St. Rita's Public School in Palluruthy
- Why
- The government views a ban on hijab as an invasion of privacy.
School's Stance
Government's Stance
Hijab in School
School's Stance
School challenged the government's directive to permit the hijab.
Government's Stance
Government supports a Muslim girl's right to wear a hijab in school, viewing a ban as an invasion of privacy.
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Event
- Kerala government supports hijab rights
- Legal Issue
- Right to wear headscarf in school
- Government Position
- Permitting hijab is not an invasion of privacy
- School's Position
- Challenged the government's directive
