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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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    “Will the Constitution Not Come to the Rescue?”: Supreme Court Questions Bar on Devotees Touching Deity at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
    “Will the Constitution Not Come to the Rescue?”: Supreme Court Questions Bar on Devotees Touching Deity at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
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    “Will the Constitution Not Come to the Rescue?”: Supreme Court Questions Bar on Devotees Touching Deity at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

    The Supreme Court raised a key constitutional question on whether devotees can be denied the right to touch a deity based on birth or status. The issue came up during the ongoing hearing in the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple case on religious freedom and equality.

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    Sabarimala Review Hearing: Supreme Court of India Told Menstruation-Based Temple Practice Is ‘Voluntary Belief’, Not Discrimination
    Sabarimala Review Hearing: Supreme Court of India Told Menstruation-Based Temple Practice Is ‘Voluntary Belief’, Not Discrimination
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    Sabarimala Review Hearing: Supreme Court of India Told Menstruation-Based Temple Practice Is ‘Voluntary Belief’, Not Discrimination

    The Supreme Court heard arguments claiming women in South India avoid temples during menstruation as a matter of belief, not bias. The hearing is part of the ongoing Sabarimala review examining the clash between equality and religious freedom.

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    ‘Not Good for Hinduism’: Supreme Court of India Warns Against Excluding Devotees from Temples in Sabarimala Hearing
    ‘Not Good for Hinduism’: Supreme Court of India Warns Against Excluding Devotees from Temples in Sabarimala Hearing
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    ‘Not Good for Hinduism’: Supreme Court of India Warns Against Excluding Devotees from Temples in Sabarimala Hearing

    The Supreme Court observed that restricting temple entry to specific denominations could harm Hinduism’s inclusive nature. The remark came during the ongoing Sabarimala reference, raising key questions on religious freedom and equality.

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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 Case: Centre’s 10 Big Arguments in Supreme Court That Could Redefine Religious Freedom in India
    Sabarimala Case: Centre’s 10 Big Arguments in Supreme Court That Could Redefine Religious Freedom in India
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    Sabarimala Case: Centre’s 10 Big Arguments in Supreme Court That Could Redefine Religious Freedom in India

    The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to limit judicial interference in religious practices and rethink key doctrines like “constitutional morality” and essential religious practices. Its 10-point submission could significantly reshape how courts handle faith, PILs, and religious rights in India.

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    Sabarimala Review: Seers’ Body Tells Supreme Court “Courts Not Experts in Religious Faith”, Seeks Role in Hearing
    Sabarimala Review: Seers’ Body Tells Supreme Court “Courts Not Experts in Religious Faith”, Seeks Role in Hearing
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    Sabarimala Review: Seers’ Body Tells Supreme Court “Courts Not Experts in Religious Faith”, Seeks Role in Hearing

    Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the Sabarimala review case, arguing that courts should not decide essential religious practices. The nine-judge bench will hear the matter on April 7, focusing on the balance between religious freedom and equality.

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