Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)

Udupi, Mar 15: The Hijab controversy, which raised its head initially at the government girls PU college here, had spread to other places. The issue had gained international ramifications after the anti-Hijab forces opted to attend classes with saffron shawls to challenge the Hijab-clad girls. The issue went to the state high court where detailed discussions and arguments took place. The verdict is expected to be pronounced later on Tuesday March 15.

In the meantime, vice president of the government girls PU college here, Yashpal Suvarna, speaking to media, said that he expects the verdict to be in favour of the college management. "The court will uphold the academic rights of the children. It will also give its judgement on the justifiability of imposing religious rights in an environment of education," he stated.

Suvarna said that fundamentalist organizations have misled the youngsters and misused the services of six girl students of his college. He felt that those involved with the controversy would have by now realized their mistakes. "The high court will deliver the verdict after consulting the judges of all the states. As this is a constitutional issue, detailed hearing and arguments have taken place. Therefore, even if someone goes to the Supreme Court, the judgement of the high court will be final and binding," he explained.