The Centre argued that secular courts lack expertise to label religious practices as superstition, sparking a sharp debate in the Sabarimala case.
The Bench questioned this stance, highlighting tensions between judicial review, faith, and constitutional rights.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, at a felicitation event in Kanhersar, revealed he sought divine guidance during the Ayodhya dispute, believing faith facilitates solutions. He noted the case’s complexity and discussed the Supreme Court’s landmark 2019 ruling favoring the Ram temple’s construction, while also assigning a mosque site.
