Indira Jaising invoked Shabari before Supreme Court of India Constitution Bench to stress inclusivity in worship. Arguments arose in ongoing challenge to gender restrictions at Sabarimala Temple concerning women’s entry rights.
SG Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that India respects women and rejected the idea of patriarchy in the Sabarimala case. The Centre argued temple entry rules are based on religious faith, not gender discrimination, as the court continues hearing the matter.
