Hijab Ban- Karnataka High Court Full Bench Hearing (Day 11)- LIVE UPDATES

Mucchala refers to Justice Nariman's judgment in Sabarimala case : "The Court should take a common sensical view (on what is essential practice)".

We are only keeping a piece of cloth. Therefore lordhsips may not go into these questions of what is hijab, abay, khimar,ghoongat

Muchhala: The thing is even hadits also shows that face need not be covered but hijab should be worn. There is enough religions traditions, govt has admitted this in their reply.

Mucchala quotes scholar Mohammed Pictkhall to say true Islamic tradition requires veiling of the head. This is quoted with approval by the State in its reply.

Muchhala : Our stand is that ERP is not necessary so far as considering my plea, but if court feels ERP is required to be considered then I fully support Mr Kamats submissions.

Muchhala : If it is a bonafide practice of conscience, it should be allowed under Art 25. It is not necessary to consider if it is essential religious practice or not.

CJ : We remember your argument. Please don't repeat.

Muchhala : I am just reminding.

Muchhala : We have been wearing head scarf, it is a piece of cloth covering the head not the face, it should be permitted to use it. It is not right for college to prevent us from doing that.

Mucchala points out that the petitioners have not sought for a general declaratory relief and have sought for quashing of the GO and permission for them to attend classes with hijab.

Sr Adv Yusuf Muchhala seeks to make his rejoinder.

Muchhala : Mr.Kamat has made exhaustive reply to learned AG and other senior counsels. We fully support what has been said by him. I just want to add a few things. I will be brief.

CJ : We have to get up early. We will rise at 4PM. So please finish by then.