Sabarimala Review Hearing: Supreme Court of India Told Menstruation-Based Temple Practice Is ‘Voluntary Belief’, Not Discrimination Supreme CourtHeadlines 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. By Hardik Khandelwal 17 April 2026, 6:17 PM17 April 2026, 6:17 PM
