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- Justice Himanshu Joshi refused to quash the FIR and criminal proceedings in the Damoh school case.
- He issued the order on August 4, 2026, rejecting the petitions.
- The court held that merely wearing a hijab does not violate the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act.
- Prosecution alleges compulsory dress code, bans on tilak and kalawa, forced prayers and threats.
- Thirty-two of thirty-three prosecution witnesses had already been examined, showing substantial trial progress.