Karnataka Hijab Ban: Supreme Court Hearing DAY-4 -LIVE UPDATES

Hearing concludes for today. To continue on Wednesday at 11.30 AM.

Khurshid : One of my clients is a Sikh lady, some of them have started wearing Turbans and issue may arise for them too.

Khurshid : The judgment of Karnataka HC has got many things right but in its application has got many things wrong.

Khurshid : The verse "no compulsion in religion" must be read along with the verse "for you your faith, for me my faith". The no- compulsion is against another faith. 

Khurshid referring to Quran verses of punishment for disobedience

Khurshid : The question raised was since Quran says God is merciful, whether hijab was mandatory. Quran describes God as merciful, forgiving, loving. But there are provisions for rewards for those who obey and punishments for those who don't, but its all in after life

Khurshid : When we visited Gurudwara, we immediately covered our head, with a handkerchief at least. Interestingly, there is a debate when you go to a mosque should you cover your head. In Saudi it is not done, but in Indian tradition it is.

Khurshid : Ghoonghat is considered very essential for women in parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, when they go out. 

Khurshid : We will not say uniform must be dispensed with. But there is something in addition with the uniform which should be permitted.

Khurshid quotes from Puttaswamy judgment: Choice of apparel and appearance is also an aspect of privacy