Overview

• St Rita’s Public School in Palluruthy declared holidays on October 13 and 14 after a confrontation on campus tied to its uniform policy.
• The High Court issued an interim order directing police to maintain law and order at the school, with the petition next listed for November 10.
• The Education Department opened an inquiry, recorded statements at the campus, and warned the management that action up to cancelling its NOC could follow non-compliance.
• School and PTA representatives assert the hijab is not part of the prescribed uniform explained at admission and allege outsiders, including SDPI members, caused a ruckus.
• The student’s father alleges mental harassment, has lodged complaints with senior officials, and says he may transfer his daughter, while the school says it will resume classes for exams on Wednesday.