Kerala High Court Refuses Interim Stay on Order Permitting Muslim Student to Wear Hijab in School

The Kerala High Court has refused to grant an interim stay on an order issued by the Deputy Director of Education (DDE), Ernakulam, which permitted a Class 8 Muslim student to wear a hijab in school despite the institution’s objection.

The school argued that wearing the hijab violated its dress code and claimed that the student’s parents tried to influence others to adopt religious attire.

The Court noted that the DDE would not take coercive steps against the CBSE school and questioned the need for interim relief.

The matter will be heard next on October 24.

[St Rita's Public School v State of Kerala & Ors]