Kerala: The Kerala High Court on Friday closed a petition filed by St. Rita Public School challenging an education department directive allowing a Muslim student to attend classes wearing a hijab [Manager, St. Rita Public School vs. State of Kerala & Others]. The decision came after the student and her parents informed the court that she would not continue her education at the school and had decided to join another institution.TRASE Block Heels Sandals For Women, Dusky Stylish & Comfortable Footwear

The eighth-grade student, through her counsel, conveyed to Justice V.G. Arun that she did not wish to pursue her studies at St. Rita Public School or escalate the matter further, prompting the court to close the case. The CBSE-affiliated school in Ernakulam had sought a stay on an order issued by the Deputy Director of Education (DDE) in favor of the student.Also Read; Karnataka High Court Directs State Government to Hold Peace Meeting on October 28; Over RSS March in Chittapur

"The court is pleased to note that good sense has prevailed and the spirit of fraternity, a cornerstone of the Constitution, has been upheld. Accordingly, the petition is closed," Justice Arun stated. The judge orally remarked, "Since the student is voluntarily leaving the school, it cannot be construed that the school management has expelled her."