Kochi: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed all petitions challenging the government order banning hijabs in schools and colleges in the state. A three-member bench led by High Court Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi said wearing the hijab was not a "necessary religious practice" in Islam and students cannot object to a "reasonable restriction" as a uniform. The court upheld the order issued by the state on February 5 and said it did not violate constitutional provisions.

After the court's decision, the reactions of many leaders on the matter are coming out. In the same vein, now Kerala Governor and Islamic scholar Arif Mohammed Khan has also commented on the issue. The Kerala Governor welcomed the high court's decision, saying the hijab was not called a "necessary religious practice" in Islam and that is why the court's task became easier while delivering the verdict.  

According to media reports, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said, "Islam itself defines what is necessary for the religious practice, so the task of the judiciary has become easier. The hijab is mentioned 7 times in the Quran, but not in the context of the dress code. We should welcome this decision and help these young girls do better for themselves, the society and the country.''

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