"access to professional education is not a... ... Hijab Ban- Supreme Court Hearing-DAY-6- Live Updates

"access to professional education is not a governmental largesse. Instead, the State has an affirmative obligation to facilitate access to education, at all levels" - Alam quotes from Farzana Butool judgment.

Alam : Justice Dhulia asked yesterday if there is any data (on drop outs). These are documents from Govt of India, judicial notice can be taken of. The Ministry of Affairs publishes study, action taken reports.

Alam refers to reports of Ministry of Minority Affairs on Muslim girls education.