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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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    Sabarimala Ghee Scam Investigation Extended By Kerala High Court Amid Allegations Of Fund Misappropriation By TDB
    Sabarimala Ghee Scam Investigation Extended By Kerala High Court Amid Allegations Of Fund Misappropriation By TDB
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    Sabarimala Ghee Scam Investigation Extended By Kerala High Court Amid Allegations Of Fund Misappropriation By TDB

    The Kerala High Court granted 30 more days to the Vigilance Bureau to probe alleged fund misappropriation involving Sabarimala ghee offerings. The court noted additional suspects among TDB staff, requiring further investigation into the expanding corruption case.

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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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    Justice VG Arun Named Chairperson Of Sabarimala Committee By Kerala High Court After Former Head’s Demise
    Justice VG Arun Named Chairperson Of Sabarimala Committee By Kerala High Court After Former Head’s Demise
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    Justice VG Arun Named Chairperson Of Sabarimala Committee By Kerala High Court After Former Head’s Demise

    The Kerala High Court appointed retired Justice VG Arun as chairperson of the Sabarimala master plan committee after a vacancy. The bench noted the committee’s functioning was affected due to absence of leadership following the former chairperson’s demise.

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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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