Takes call when the Supreme Court has seized the issue after the High Court has expressed its objection to the consideration of the matter
Takes call when the Supreme Court has seized the issue after the High Court has expressed its objection to the consideration of the matter
The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed as withdrawn a PIL seeking a direction to the state government to ensure that children are not allowed to wear any dress like hijab, which shows their religious affiliation.
The plaintiff decided to withdraw the case after the Second Division Bench of Justices M. Duraiswami and TV Thamilselvi pointed out that the Supreme Court had quashed the matter and hence it is presently up to the High Court to consider such PILs. would not be appropriate. Forum.
Tirupur-based advocate of Hindu Munnetra Kazhagam, K. Gopinath had filed the PIL on the ground that the fundamental right to profess religion was subject to reasonable restrictions.
In his affidavit, the plaintiff stated that the country is known for unity in diversity and the state for its secular governance. He also said that Tamil Nadu has a rich history of giving utmost importance to education. The legacy was started by former Chief Minister K. It happened with Kamaraj and after that successive governments were formed.
Since the 1960s, state schools have been insisting on a uniform dress code for all children in their respective institutions to ensure equality. However, in many schools, students do not strictly follow the dress code and wear extra clothes like hijab and other religious attire, the petitioner said.
He claimed that such attire disturbed the decorum in the learning environment. “Ours being a civilized society, no person in the name of religion, culture or the like shall be permitted to commit any act which is likely to disturb the public peace and tranquility,” the plaintiff said and as such Demanded a ban on the use of add-on clothing.