New Delhi, January 23, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Indian Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider setting up a three-judge bench to adjudicate the case related to wearing of the headscarf in Karnataka schools following its split verdict. According to Kashmir Media Service, a bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and Justices V Ramasubramanian and JB Pardiwala, took note of the submissions of senior advocate Meenakshi Arora that an interim order was needed keeping in mind the practical examinations, scheduled for some classes from February 6 in the state.

“This is the headscarf matter. The girls have practical examinations from February 6, 2023 and this matter needs to be listed for interim directions so that they can appear. The practical examinations will be held in government schools,” the senior lawyer said, appearing for some students.

“I will examine it. This is a three judge bench matter. We will allot a date,” the CJI said. A two-judge bench of the apex court had on October 13, last year delivered opposing verdicts in the hijab case, and urged the Chief Justice to constitute an appropriate bench to adjudicate the case that stemmed from a ban on wearing of Islamic head covering in Karnataka schools.

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