The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing after Holi vacation pleas challenging Karnataka High Court verdict which dismissed petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside classroom saying it is not part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith. The bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana took note of submissions of senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for some students, that urgent hearing was needed keeping in mind upcoming examinations. “The urgency is that there are many girls who have to appear in examinations,” the senior lawyer told bench which also comprised Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli. “Others also mentioned, let us see...We will list after vacations. Give us time,” the CJI said. Some petitions have been filed against full bench High Court verdict on case in which it was held that wearing hijab is not a part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith under Article 25 of Constitution. The high court dismissed the petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear Hijab inside classroom.