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    Are You the Chief Priest of the Country?: Supreme Court Slams Indian Young Lawyers Association Over Sabarimala Temple PIL
    Are You the Chief Priest of the Country?: Supreme Court Slams Indian Young Lawyers Association Over Sabarimala Temple PIL
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    Are You Chief Priest of the Country?: Supreme Court Slams Indian Young Lawyers Association Over Sabarimala Temple PIL

    Today, On 5th May, The Supreme Court asked “Are you the chief priest of the country?” while criticising the Indian Young Lawyers Association’s 2006 PIL against restrictions on women aged 10 to 50 entering Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple. The court called the petition amounted to an abuse of process of law.

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    Sabarimala Reference Row| We Respect Authors And Thinkers, But Cannot Rely on WhatsApp University: Supreme Court
    Sabarimala Reference Row| We Respect Authors And Thinkers, But Cannot Rely on WhatsApp University: Supreme Court
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    Sabarimala Reference Row| We Respect Authors And Thinkers, But Cannot Rely on WhatsApp University: Supreme Court

    Today, On 23rd April, The Supreme Court said it respects the views of all distinguished authors and thinkers but cannot rely on information from “WhatsApp University.” The nine-judge Constitution bench made this remark while hearing petitions on discrimination against women and religious freedom issues.

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    Sabarimala Row: “Can Constitutional Morality Justify Social Reform Laws?”: Supreme Court Raises Big Question on Religious Freedom
    Sabarimala Row: “Can Constitutional Morality Justify Social Reform Laws?”: Supreme Court Raises Big Question on Religious Freedom
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    Sabarimala Row: “Can Constitutional Morality Justify Social Reform Laws?”: Supreme Court Raises Big Question on Religious Freedom

    The Supreme Court is examining whether the State can use constitutional morality and Directive Principles to justify laws reforming religious practices. The debate in the Sabarimala reference case may redefine the balance between religious freedom and equality in India.

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    ‘No Need to Attack Judicial Review’: CJI Surya Kant Pushes Back as Sai Deepak Defends Religious Autonomy in Sabarimala Hearing
    ‘No Need to Attack Judicial Review’: CJI Surya Kant Pushes Back as Sai Deepak Defends Religious Autonomy in Sabarimala Hearing
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    ‘No Need to Attack Judicial Review’: CJI Surya Kant Pushes Back as Sai Deepak Defends Religious Autonomy in Sabarimala Hearing

    The Supreme Court of India bench led by Surya Kant questioned arguments by J. Sai Deepak against judicial review of codified religious practices. The CJI stressed that once the State acts, courts cannot be completely excluded from reviewing its actions, even in matters of faith.

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    Court Should Not Rule on Validity of Religious  Beliefs: TDB Tells Supreme Court
    Court Should Not Rule on Validity of Religious  Beliefs: TDB Tells Supreme Court
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    Court Should Not Rule on Validity of Religious  Beliefs: TDB Tells Supreme Court

    The Travancore Devaswom Board told the Supreme Court of India that religion consists of beliefs and practices followed by a community sharing a broadly common identity and said the court should not determine validity of those religious beliefs.

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    BREAKING | Sabarimala Reference Row | What Was Once Immoral or Obscene Is No Longer Regarded So: Justice B V Nagarathna
    BREAKING | Sabarimala Reference Row | What Was Once Immoral or Obscene Is No Longer Regarded So: Justice B V Nagarathna
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    BREAKING | Sabarimala Reference Row | What Was Once Immoral or Obscene Is No Longer Regarded So: Justice B V Nagarathna

    During the Supreme Court of India hearing on the Sabarimala Temple issue, Justice Nagarathna highlighted how society’s views on morality have evolved over time. Her remark signals a major constitutional shift in how courts may assess religious practices and gender equality.

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    Sabarimala Row Back in Spotlight: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Women’s Entry & Religious Freedom Clash
    Sabarimala Row Back in Spotlight: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Women’s Entry & Religious Freedom Clash
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    Sabarimala Row Back in Spotlight: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Women’s Entry & Religious Freedom Clash

    A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court has started hearing key petitions on women’s entry into religious places, including Sabarimala Temple. The case will decide the balance between gender equality and religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution.

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    State Permission Not Needed for Private Prayer Meetings: Allahabad High Court Backs Religious Freedom
    State Permission Not Needed for Private Prayer Meetings: Allahabad High Court Backs Religious Freedom
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    State Permission Not Needed for Private Prayer Meetings: Allahabad High Court Backs Religious Freedom

    The Allahabad High Court ruled that no government permission is required to hold religious prayer meetings within private premises in Uttar Pradesh. The court said such gatherings are protected under Article 25 of the Constitution, as long as they do not spill into public spaces.

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    Hindu Group Protests CJI’s Lord Vishnu Remarks with Times Square Campaign
    Hindu Group Protests CJI’s Lord Vishnu Remarks with Times Square Campaign
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    Hindu Group Protests CJI’s Lord Vishnu Remarks with Times Square Campaign

    A Hindu group in the US displayed digital billboards at Times Square after CJI B.R. Gavai’s “ask the deity itself” remark in a Vishnu idol case. The campaign seeks an apology and greater respect for Hindu sentiments.

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    Bursting of Firecrackers Not a Religious Right, Says Former Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka
    Bursting of Firecrackers Not a Religious Right, Says Former Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka
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    Bursting of Firecrackers Not a Religious Right, Says Former Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka

    Justice Abhay S. Oka stated that activities like bursting firecrackers or polluting rivers cannot be justified under Article 25’s freedom of religion. He urged citizens and courts to prioritise environmental protection over religious sentiments.

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