Why Supreme Court intervention is crucial to resolve the Hijab controversy

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear urgent appeals against the Karnataka high court's interim order which banned the hijab and other religious dresses in schools and colleges in the state until it decides on the case. Chief Justice NV Ramana said the apex court will interfere only at an appropriate time. In this edition of HT Insight, the paper's editor-in-chief argues that the apex court will have to intervene sooner than later on the issue as it involves expressions of religion. He adds that the Bommai government in Karnataka is largely to blame for letting the issue spiral out of control. Watch