Sabarimala Reference Case Verdict Reserved: Supreme Court’s 9-Judge Bench Reserves Judgment After 16 Days Hearing

Today, On 14th May, The Supreme Court has now reserved its judgment in the long-pending Sabarimala reference after an intensive 16-day hearing before a nine-judge Bench. Led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, the Bench reconsidered constitutional questions tied to the 2018 ruling.

Hinduism is a Way of Life, Temple Visits or Rituals Not Mandatory to Be a Hindu: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India observed that Hinduism is a way of life, not dependent on rituals. It clarified that a person identifying as Hindu need not visit temples or perform religious ceremonies to still continue being Hindu.

What Happens to This Civilization ? Constantly Questioning Religious Practices Will Break Religion : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India observed that if every religious practice or ritual is challenged before constitutional courts, it could lead to excessive litigation, weakening religions and affecting India’s civilizational fabric, while stressing that religion remains deeply connected with the country’s social structure.

How Can a Non-Believer Claim Right of Entry to the Temple? : Supreme Court in Sabarimala Case

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court asked how the law should treat a non-believer seeking entry to a religious place, noting it must assess whether the claimant is a devotee or non-devotee while examining petitions on Sabarimala.

Don’t Argue Like This, You Are Going Beyond The Subject: Supreme Court Slams Advocate In Sabarimala Reference Case

The Supreme Court rebuked an advocate in the Sabarimala reference hearing for irrelevant submissions, saying he was going beyond the subject and must confine arguments to the issue. The Court also said, “Please don’t argue like this,” during proceedings.

Sabarimala Reference Case | Religious Bodies Need Clear Structure and Rules, There Can’t Be Anarchy: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said there can be no anarchy, noting that managing religious institutions cannot mean operating without structure, and emphasised the need for rules as the nine-judge Bench heard petitions on Sabarimala women’s entry and religious freedom.

Disturbing Trend Among Youth: Allahabad High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Class 12 Muslim Girls in Conversion Allegation

Allahabad High Court refused to quash the case against two Class 12 Muslim girls accused of attempting to convert their Hindu classmate. The Bench said forced religious conversion allegations among youngsters were “particularly disturbing” and required judicial consideration.

Supreme Court to Examine Plea Questioning Validity of Rajasthan’s Anti-Conversion Law

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition challenging the validity of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025. The plea argues that the new law violates fundamental rights and requires urgent judicial scrutiny to assess its constitutional fairness.

Sabarimala Reference| Assumption That Men Are Superior, Women Inferior: Centre Tells Supreme Court

Today, On 9th April, The Centre told the Supreme Court it supports keeping the ban on women of menstruating age entering Kerala’s Sabarimala temple, arguing the 2018 ruling relied on a premise that places men above women and treats them as inferior.

Landmark Rulings on Adultery & Same-Sex Relations Are ‘Not a Good Law’: Centre Urges Supreme Court

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the landmark rulings decriminalising adultery and consensual same-sex relationships were based on a subjective interpretation of “constitutional morality” and should now be declared “not a good law” by the Court.