Court: Allahabad High Court
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Wearing a headscarf has not been established as an ‘essential religious practice’ for women in Islam: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that wearing a headscarf is not an essential religious practice in Islam for women, dismissing a petition challenging a college's dress code. The court found no factual basis or material evidence to establish that forsaking the headscarf would oust a Muslim woman from her faith. This judgment reinforces the 'essential religious practice' test under Article 25 and has implications for institutional dress codes and religious freedom jurisprudence.
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Issue: Whether wearing headscarf is essential religious practice for Muslim women under Article 25
Ruling: No factual foundation or material evidence to establish headscarf as essential practice
Legal test applied: 'Essential religious practice' doctrine (Shirur Mutt case precedent)
Implication: Upholds institutional dress codes; limits religious exemption claims in educational institutions
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