Sabarimala row: Temple board takes U-turn, supports apex court verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into shrine
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala row: Temple board takes U-turn, supports apex court verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into shrine

India TV News  

Sabarimala row: Temple board takes U-turn, supports apex court verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into shrine The temple board told a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it is high time that a particular class not be discriminated on the ground of “biological attributes”. In a significant development, the Travancore Devaswom Board that runs the historic Sabarimala temple in Kerala took a U-turn in the Supreme Court on Wednesday and extended support to its verdict which had allowed women of all age groups to enter the shrine. The temple board told a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it is high time that a particular class not be discriminated on the ground of “biological attributes”. The apex court is hearing a batch of petitions seeking review of the verdict allowing the entry of women of all ages into the Sabarimala shrine.

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Sabarimala: Kerala govt withdraws police handbook after row
2 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala: Kerala govt withdraws police handbook after row

Deccan Chronicle  

PATTANAMTHITTA: The Left government in Kerala on Thursday withdrew a handbook for police personnel on duty at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala after the BJP raised a hue and cry over a reference in the book that all pilgrims can enter the temple. Senior CPI leader G Sudhakaran, who had supported the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government on the entry …

From Overturning Father's Verdict To Other Key Rulings: All About DY Chandrachud, The 50th CJI
2 years, 4 months ago

From Overturning Father's Verdict To Other Key Rulings: All About DY Chandrachud, The 50th CJI

ABP News  

A bench of judges led by Justice Chandrachud in the Supreme Court in a landmark verdict directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission, including command postings. Decriminalising Section 377 In a historic judgment, a five-judge bench including Justice Chandrachud decriminalized a British-era law, section 377, which called for punishment of any individual who engaged in sexual …

Dawoodi Bohra Excommunication: SC Reserves Verdict on Referring to Larger Bench
2 years, 5 months ago

Dawoodi Bohra Excommunication: SC Reserves Verdict on Referring to Larger Bench

The Quint  

The bench comprising Justices SK Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, Abhay S Oka, Vikram Nath, JK Maheshwari heard out the petitioning parties who requested that the Court wait for a nine-judge bench decision in the Sabarimala matter or refer the present case also to a nine-judge bench, according to Bar and Bench. The 9-judge bench referred to by the parties is slated …

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling
4 years ago

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling

India Today  

In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a law that prevented women aged 10-50 from entering Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. This prompted the Kerala minister to say, “This should never have happened.” WHAT HAPPENED IN 2018 The LDF government had irked the devotees of Lord Ayyappa by forming a 620-km “renaissance” wall on January 1, …

Ahead of assembly polls, Sabarimala issue back on radar in Kerala
4 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of assembly polls, Sabarimala issue back on radar in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

With assembly elections just two months away political parties in Kerala are in a race to rake up the emotional Sabarimala Temple issue yet again but a majority of youngsters who participated in the agitation feel let down. Kerala had witnessed large-scale violence and five shutdowns in 2018 after the Supreme Court verdict that allowed women of all ages to …

Sabarimala related cases in Supreme Court from February 17
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala related cases in Supreme Court from February 17

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will commence from February 17 the hearing on issues relating to gender justice vis-a-vis essential religious practices. It held on Monday that a five-judge bench, in a limited review jurisdiction, could refer to a larger bench the question of law germane to the issue before the court. Upholding the November 14, 2019 reference order by …

Sabarimala case: SC upholds earlier decision referring matter to larger 9-judge bench; daily hearings begin 17 Feb
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala case: SC upholds earlier decision referring matter to larger 9-judge bench; daily hearings begin 17 Feb

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court held that its five-judge bench can refer questions of law to a larger bench while exercising its limited power under review jurisdiction in the Sabarimala case New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday held that its five-judge bench can refer questions of law to a larger bench while exercising its limited power under review jurisdiction in the …

Sabarimala: SC reserves order on whether it can refer question of law to larger bench in review jurisdiction
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala: SC reserves order on whether it can refer question of law to larger bench in review jurisdiction

India Today  

A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court Thursday reserved order on the legal issue of whether the top court can refer questions of law to a larger bench while exercising its review jurisdiction. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it will pronounce the order on February 10 and will accord day-to-day hearing from February 12. …

SC says not discussing women's entry into Sabarimala; top court to frame larger questions on religious discrimination against women by 6 Feb
5 years, 1 month ago

SC says not discussing women's entry into Sabarimala; top court to frame larger questions on religious discrimination against women by 6 Feb

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court said it will frame legal questions to be adjudicated by a nine-judge bench on religious discrimination against women at various religious places, which have arisen out of the Sabarimala case New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will frame legal questions to be adjudicated by a nine-judge bench on religious discrimination against women at various …

Nine-judge SC bench to hear petition regarding women's entry into Sabarimala temple and frame questions in matter
5 years, 1 month ago

Nine-judge SC bench to hear petition regarding women's entry into Sabarimala temple and frame questions in matter

Firstpost  

CJI SA Bobde had said that court will examine matter, hear scope of judicial review on point of religious faith and women’s rights New Delhi: A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear on Monday the petition regarding women’s entry into Sabarimala temple and frame questions in the matter. Chief Justice SA Bobde had said on Thursday that the …

Theological thicket: On SC's hearing in Sabarimala temple case
5 years, 2 months ago

Theological thicket: On SC's hearing in Sabarimala temple case

The Hindu  

The opening hearing before a nine-judge Supreme Court Bench, constituted to give an authoritative pronouncement on the nature of religious freedom under the Constitution, has revealed the conceptual confusion over the reference made to it. Instead, it would limit itself to “larger questions” such as the interplay between freedom of religion and other fundamental rights; and the extent to which …

Sabarimala case: SC tells opposing lawyers to meet on 17 January to decide on issues related to discrimination against women to be deliberated
5 years, 2 months ago

Sabarimala case: SC tells opposing lawyers to meet on 17 January to decide on issues related to discrimination against women to be deliberated

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court asked four senior lawyers to convene a meeting on 17 January to decide on the issues to be deliberated by it in the matter relating to discrimination against women in various religions and at religious places including Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked four senior lawyers to convene a meeting on 17 …

Nine-judge SC bench to hear issue of allowing entry of women of all age groups into Sabarimala from today
5 years, 2 months ago

Nine-judge SC bench to hear issue of allowing entry of women of all age groups into Sabarimala from today

Firstpost  

The top court on Monday issued a notice informing listing of petition filed by Indian Young Lawyers Association seeking review of its historic 2018 judgment allowing women and girls of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple New Delhi: A nine-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court will hear from 13 January, the issue of allowing women and girls of all ages …

SC says Sabarimala tradition age-old, no order on women's plea
5 years, 3 months ago

SC says Sabarimala tradition age-old, no order on women's plea

India TV News  

SC says Sabarimala tradition age-old, no order on women's plea The Supreme Court on Friday declined to pass an order on a plea by two women -- Bindu and Fathima -- to allow them entry into the Sabarimala temple, but Bindu said she is not seeing it in a negative way. The Supreme Court on Friday declined to pass an …

Woman moves SC over safety at Sabari
5 years, 3 months ago

Woman moves SC over safety at Sabari

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Activist Bindu Ammini on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking safe passage and protection for women of all age groups going to the Sabarimala temple. The top court while referring the issue of the entry of women in the Sabarimala temple to a larger bench had clubbed it with the issue of Muslim women’s entry to mosques, cases …

Sabarimala row: Activist Bindu Ammini asks SC to direct Kerala govt to provide security for women visiting shrine
5 years, 3 months ago

Sabarimala row: Activist Bindu Ammini asks SC to direct Kerala govt to provide security for women visiting shrine

Firstpost  

The application filed by Bindu A, a lawyer and law teacher, said she is the first woman to enter the Sabarimala temple after the 28 September, 2018 verdict of the top court in the matter New Delhi: A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking direction to the Kerala government to ensure safe passage of women, regardless …

Sabarimala verdict: Justice delayed
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala verdict: Justice delayed

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has possibly ushered in yet another turbulent and uncertain pilgrimage season at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala and in the State in general with its November 14 decision to keep pending over 55 review petitions and a handful of writ petitions filed against its previous judgment declaring the temple’s practice of barring the entry of women between …

Supreme Court asks Kerala govt to come out with exclusive law for administration of Sabarimala temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court asks Kerala govt to come out with exclusive law for administration of Sabarimala temple

India TV News  

Supreme Court asks Kerala govt to come out with exclusive law for administration of Sabarimala temple A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana asked the state to place before it by third week of January next year the legislation, also covering the aspects of welfare of pilgrims visiting there The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Kerala government to come …

Next visit to Sabarimala after I turn 50: 9-year-old girl
5 years, 4 months ago

Next visit to Sabarimala after I turn 50: 9-year-old girl

India TV News  

Next visit to Sabarimala after I turn 50: 9-year-old girl The hilltop shrine in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district is closed for women in the age group 10 to 50 years, and though the Supreme Court had struck down the restriction, there is great opposition to women between these ages visiting it. A young girl trekking the long route to the famed …

3 Andhra women not allowed Sabarimala darshan
5 years, 4 months ago

3 Andhra women not allowed Sabarimala darshan

India TV News  

The Kerala police on Saturday did not allow three women, who were part of a group, to go to the Sabarimala temple to pray after checking the identity cards of the women. The temple tradition disallows women in the age group of 10 to 50 years to enter the temple precinct. Sources said the three women were separated from the …

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection to women activists who want to enter shrine
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection to women activists who want to enter shrine

Op India  

Two days after the Supreme Court deferred the verdict on the Sabarimala issue, the holy shrine Lord Ayappa in Sabarimala opens today for the annual Mandala Pooja festival. The Communist-led Kerala government LDF government had earlier described the verdict of the top court as “very complex” and refused to provide any assistance to women wishing to enter the Sabarimala shrine. …

'Activist' Trupti Desai says she plans to enter into Sabarimala this month
5 years, 4 months ago

'Activist' Trupti Desai says she plans to enter into Sabarimala this month

Op India  

Controversial ‘activist’ Trupti Desai on Thursday said that women should be allowed entry into the Sabarimala temple till a seven-judge Supreme Court bench delivers the verdict on the issue. Read: SC order on Sabarimala is ‘complex’, will not provide assistance to women entering the shrine: Kerala Minister Desai urged the Kerala government to ensure that police escort women right inside …

Review and reference: On Sabarimala review pleas
5 years, 4 months ago

Review and reference: On Sabarimala review pleas

The Hindu  

Ordinarily, a reference to a seven-judge Bench for an authoritative pronouncement on the entire gamut of issues arising from Article 25 and 26 of the Constitution, which protect the religious freedoms of individuals and denominations, would have been welcome. However, the order of a Constitution Bench in making such a reference, while delivering the verdict on petitions seeking review of …

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala govt to consult legal experts to get more clarity on decision, says Pinarayi Vijayan
5 years, 4 months ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala govt to consult legal experts to get more clarity on decision, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Firstpost  

Vijayan said the Supreme Court has not changed its stand with regard to the 28 September order of 2018 that allowed women of all age groups to offer prayers at the shrine. Thiruvananthapuram: The Left government would consult legal experts to get more clarity on the Supreme Court’s Sabarimala verdict but it seems that the earlier order on allowing entry …

Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Govt to consult legal experts for 'more clarity'
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Govt to consult legal experts for 'more clarity'

India TV News  

The left government would consult legal experts to get more clarity on the Supreme Court's Sabarimala verdict but it seems that the earlier order on allowing entry of women of all age groups still stands, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi Thursday said a larger bench will re-examine various religious …

Today’s judgement by Supreme Court has effectively dislodged the 2018 verdict in Sabarimala case: Advocate J Sai Deepak
5 years, 4 months ago

Today’s judgement by Supreme Court has effectively dislodged the 2018 verdict in Sabarimala case: Advocate J Sai Deepak

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Thursday pronounced its verdict on the much anticipated Sabarimala issue. The Supreme Court has decided that Sabarimala review petitions to remain pending until the issue is decided by larger Bench. OpIndia.com spoke to J Sai Deepak, the advocate representing the Pandalam Royal Family and the group People for Dharma who had initiated the ‘Ready to Wait’ …

Why Sabarimala issue shouldn't be clubbed with women entry to mosques
5 years, 4 months ago

Why Sabarimala issue shouldn't be clubbed with women entry to mosques

Op India  

Today, a five judge bench of the Supreme Court decided to refer a bundle of cases to a larger seven judge bench: the Sabarimala Temple case, petitions relating to entry of women into mosques as well as the matter of female genital mutilation within the Dawoodi Bohra community. Read: SC refers the Sabarimala matter to a larger bench by 3:2 …

SC verdict on Sabarimala a silver lining for protestors and devotees, but a lot will depend on definition of constitutional morality
5 years, 4 months ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala a silver lining for protestors and devotees, but a lot will depend on definition of constitutional morality

Firstpost  

The majority judgment, in effect, may be interpreted as leaning towards taking a sympathetic view of argument propounded by Sabarimala protestors and Lord Ayyappa devotees who have pointed out that the earlier judgment violates the essential customs and practices at the temple that are based on the celibate nature of the deity. Till the larger bench passes its verdict, the …

Chronology of events on entry of women into Sabarimala temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Chronology of events on entry of women into Sabarimala temple

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously agreed to refer the religious issues to a larger bench, while the five-judge bench by a 3:2 verdict decided to keep pending the pleas seeking a review of the top court’s decision allowing the entry of women of all ages to the shrine: -1990: S. Mahendran files plea in Kerala High Court seeking ban …

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Judicial remedy sought against ban on women for first time in 2006 against 1991 Kerala HC ruling; a timeline
5 years, 4 months ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Judicial remedy sought against ban on women for first time in 2006 against 1991 Kerala HC ruling; a timeline

Firstpost  

SC refers to larger seven-judge bench for re-examining various religious issues, including entry of women into Sabarimala temple and mosques and the practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community. 1990: S Mahendran files plea in Kerala High Court seeking ban on women’s entry to Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala. 28 September: SC, in 4:1 verdict, allows entry …

Full text of Sabarimala review verdict: Supreme Court refers matter to 7-judge bench after a split 3:2 verdict
5 years, 4 months ago

Full text of Sabarimala review verdict: Supreme Court refers matter to 7-judge bench after a split 3:2 verdict

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that restrictions on women in religious places were not limited to Sabarimala alone and prevailed in other places of worship as well as it referred all review pleas to a larger seven-judge bench following a split 3:2 verdict The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that restrictions on women in religious places were not limited …

Sabarimala verdict: SC refers matter to 7-judge bench in 3:2 split verdict, says ruling may impact other communities, religious practices
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala verdict: SC refers matter to 7-judge bench in 3:2 split verdict, says ruling may impact other communities, religious practices

Firstpost  

Supreme Court on Thursday said restrictions on women in religious places were not limited to Sabarimala alone and was prevalent in other places of worship as well as it referred all review pleas to a larger seven-judge bench in a split 3:2 verdict. “Compliance with the Supreme Court judgments is not optional, hold Justices Chandrachud and Rohinton Nariman.” The apex …

Political parties in Kerala welcome SC decision in Sabarimala case
5 years, 4 months ago

Political parties in Kerala welcome SC decision in Sabarimala case

India TV News  

Political parties in Kerala on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to refer its September 28, 2018 order allowing women of all ages into the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala to a larger bench. Hailing the verdict, Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala asked the Left-led state government "not to create issues" by providing security and taking women in the …

Sabarimala case sent to a 7-Judge Supreme Court bench, two judges dissent
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala case sent to a 7-Judge Supreme Court bench, two judges dissent

India TV News  

The Supreme Court of India has sent the review petition pertaining to essential religious practices in the Sabarimala and other places to a 7-Judge Bench. A five-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court by 3-2 majority referred to 7-judge bench to consider the Supreme Court's earlier decision of quashing the custom barring entry of women of 10-50 age group into Sabarimala …

Ferocity of Sabarimala protests proves Hinduism is taking on Abrahamic characteristics to tackle external threats
5 years, 4 months ago

Ferocity of Sabarimala protests proves Hinduism is taking on Abrahamic characteristics to tackle external threats

Firstpost  

The issue of entry of menstruating women into the Sabarimala temple should never have been the cause for a debate on the touchstone of one-size-fits-all feminism. Union women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi’s opinion that the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala has made Hinduism more “inclusive” is more than a little ironic. However, as Justice Malhotra had pointed out …

Sabarimala case: SC refuses to stay entry of women into temple, govt waits legal clarity
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala case: SC refuses to stay entry of women into temple, govt waits legal clarity

India Today  

Days before the gates of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala are scheduled to open for the annual Mandala pilgrimage, the Supreme Court has decided to leave the issue of access of women to the Temple open. "The debate about the constitutional validity of practices entailing into restriction of entry of women generally in the place of worship is not limited …

Review of Sabarimala verdict: Five-judge constitution bench of SC set to pronounce judgment on women's entry today; Kerala on edge
5 years, 4 months ago

Review of Sabarimala verdict: Five-judge constitution bench of SC set to pronounce judgment on women's entry today; Kerala on edge

Firstpost  

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had reserved its decision on 6 February after hearing various parties including those seeking reconsideration of the 28 September, 2018 judgement. The apex court, by a majority verdict of 4:1, on 28 September, 2018, had lifted the ban that prevented women and girls between the age of 10 and 50 …

Sabarimala 2.0 brews ahead of verdict
5 years, 5 months ago

Sabarimala 2.0 brews ahead of verdict

Deccan Chronicle  

Sabarimala is a riddle and its key is politics. The Sabarimala verdict of the Supreme Court on September 28, 2018, removing age restrictions on women worshipping the celibate Lord Ayyappa at the hill shrine, continues to be a poll refrain in Kerala. India has had many women chief ministers, but has even one of them been a Communist leader?” Mr …

Kerala MP To Move Private Bill To Overcome SC's Judgment Allowing Women's Entry To Sabarimala Temple
5 years, 9 months ago

Kerala MP To Move Private Bill To Overcome SC's Judgment Allowing Women's Entry To Sabarimala Temple

Live Law  

Premachandran, the Member of Parliament from Kollam is set to seek leave to introduce a Bill viz. On September 28, 2018, the Apex court, by a 4:1 majority, permitted entry of women of all age groups to the Sabarimala temple, holding that 'devotion cannot be subjected to gender discrimination'. As per 'List of Business', the bill seeks to provide for …

Supreme Court to hear Pune couple's plea seeking entry of Muslim women into mosques, cites Sabarimala judgment
5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Pune couple's plea seeking entry of Muslim women into mosques, cites Sabarimala judgment

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court bench told the counsel appearing for the petitioner that it will hear the matter because of the apex court’s judgment in the case involving Kerala’s Sabarimala temple New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a petition seeking permission for Muslim women to enter mosques to offer prayers. The bench told the counsel appearing for …

Sabarimala row: Temple board, Kerala govt oppose pleas seeking review of verdict allowing entry to women
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala row: Temple board, Kerala govt oppose pleas seeking review of verdict allowing entry to women

India TV News  

Travancore Devaswom Board, which runs Sabarimala temple, and the Kerala government on Wednesday opposed in the Supreme Court a batch of pleas seeking review of its historic verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into the shrine, even as several organisations sought re-consideration of the judgement. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, which had earlier …

While the temple board does a U-turn, Supreme Court reserves its judgement on the Sabarimala review petitions
6 years, 1 month ago

While the temple board does a U-turn, Supreme Court reserves its judgement on the Sabarimala review petitions

Op India  

Almost four months since the SC allowed women of menstrual age into the Sabarimala temple, the court today began hearing the review petitions challenging its September verdict. The key points covered by Senior Counsel V Giri, appearing for Chief Priest as he began his argument, were as follows: Lord Ayyappa has a special character – permanent Celibacy The character of …

Apex court reserves judgement on challenge to Sabarimala ruling
6 years, 1 month ago

Apex court reserves judgement on challenge to Sabarimala ruling

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a challenge to its ruling allowing entry of women of all ages into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. However, the Left Democratic Front, which is in power in the state, has said it will enforce the Supreme Court verdict allowing the entry of women. On Wednesday, a Constitution bench headed by …

Sabarimala row: Kerala govt opposes pleas seeking review of SC verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into shrine
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala row: Kerala govt opposes pleas seeking review of SC verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into shrine

India TV News  

The Kerala government on Wednesday vehemently opposed a batch of petitions seeking review of the Supreme Court verdict allowing the entry of women of all ages into the Sabarimala shrine. Senior advocate Jaideep Gupta appearing for the Kerala government told the bench also comprising justices R F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra that there was …

Sabarimala case: Centre says SC ‘custodian of fundamental rights’, can constitute larger bench to settle question of gender discrimination at religious places
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala case: Centre says SC ‘custodian of fundamental rights’, can constitute larger bench to settle question of gender discrimination at religious places

Firstpost  

Sabarimala case: A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court began deliberations on the legal issue of whether the top court can refer questions of law to a larger bench while exercising its review jurisdiction New Delhi: A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court Thursday began deliberations on the legal issue of whether the top court can refer questions …

Sabarimala hearing: SC reserves verdict as Travancore Devaswom Board does U-turn, says respects verdict on women's entry
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala hearing: SC reserves verdict as Travancore Devaswom Board does U-turn, says respects verdict on women's entry

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court started hearing a bunch of review petitions urging it to revisit an earlier order allowing women to enter Sabarimala shrine. A five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, remarked that the pleas made by both petitioner and respondent had interesting aspects The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment on 65 petitions, including 56 review …

Sabarimala: Supreme Court to begin hearing review petitions starting today; 4 women seek to become party to case
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala: Supreme Court to begin hearing review petitions starting today; 4 women seek to become party to case

Firstpost  

Four women have moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene as parties in support of its last September’s historic judgment which allowed women of all age groups into Sabarimala temple in Kerala. New Delhi: Four women have moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene as parties in support of its last September’s historic judgment which allowed women of all age …

Sabarimala : Women Seek To Intervene In Review Petitions In Support Of SC Judgment
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala : Women Seek To Intervene In Review Petitions In Support Of SC Judgment

Live Law  

As the Supreme Court Constitution Bench is set to hear the review petitions against Sabarimala judgment tomorrow, four women filed applications today, seeking to intervene in support of the judgment.Two of the applicants- Bindu and Kanaka Durga- had entered the temple on January 2. As the Supreme Court Constitution Bench is set to hear the review petitions against Sabarimala judgment …

Only two women of menstural age entered Sabarimala temple since 28 Sep SC verdict, Kerala minister tells Assembly
6 years, 1 month ago

Only two women of menstural age entered Sabarimala temple since 28 Sep SC verdict, Kerala minister tells Assembly

Firstpost  

The Kerala government said only two women of menstrual age had visited the Sabarimala temple after a Supreme Court judgement removed the bar on their entry Thiruvananthapuram: Days after courting controversy over a list of 51 women who had entered the Sabarimala temple, the Kerala government Monday said only two women of menstrual age had visited the shrine after a …

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