According to reports, the case involves allegations that students were made to recite Allama Iqbal’s ‘nazm’ (poem) ‘lab pe aati hai dua’ before morning prayers.
It is also alleged that students, including those from other faiths, were made to wear Muslim attire - hijabs for girls and skull caps for boys.
An enquiry was ordered in May, and several school officials were suspended.
Ahmad argued that he was on sanctioned medical leave when the alleged activities took place.
However, counsel representing Ahmad denied the allegations and reiterated that he was on medical leave during the relevant period.
According to reports, the case involves allegations that students were made to recite Allama Iqbal’s ‘nazm’ (poem) ‘lab pe aati hai dua’ before morning prayers. It is also alleged that students, including those from other faiths, were made to wear Muslim attire - hijabs for girls and skull caps for boys.
An enquiry was ordered in May, and several school officials were suspended. Those who were suspended included Mohd. Anzar Ahmad, the in-charge headmaster.
The Court was hearing a petition filed by Ahmed challenging the suspension order passed by District Basic Education Officer, Sambhal, on May 10.
Ahmad argued that he was on sanctioned medical leave when the alleged activities took place. It was also argued that in any case, the charges leveled against him would not warrant a major penalty.
In response, the State said that a chargesheet has been served upon Ahmad. It was also submitted that he was present at the school when the students were performing Islamic prayers and were wearing uniforms indicating that they belonged to a certain community.
However, counsel representing Ahmad denied the allegations and reiterated that he was on medical leave during the relevant period.
