Sabarimala : Women Seek To Intervene In Review Petitions In Support Of SC Judgment
5 years, 11 months 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 tomorrow, four women filed applications today, seeking to intervene in support of the judgment. Bindu, who teaches law at Kannur University School of Legal Studies, says that she has intense desire to pay her respects to "Dharma Shastha", who is worshipped as Lord Ayyappa. They say that the Court's judgment is "one of the most progressive in the recent history as it addressed one of the most fundamental discrimination meted out to women on account of their physiological features" "There are thousands of women waiting for Darshan at Sabarimala and are awaiting the final outcome of the Review petitions", states their petition.

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Kerala High Court Declines Minor Girl's Plea Seeking Pilgrimage To Sabarimala Temple Due To Issues Pending Before SC's Larger Bench In Review Petition
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Declines Minor Girl's Plea Seeking Pilgrimage To Sabarimala Temple Due To Issues Pending Before SC's Larger Bench In Review Petition

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today dismissed the writ petition of a 10-year-old minor girl who invoked its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a declaration that she was entitled to have a pilgrimage to Sabarimala Temple during the Mandala Pooja/Makaravilakku season of 1199 ME without insisting on upper age qualification. The writ petition was filed …

Sabarimala case: \"The Shrine is not out of bounds of constitutional values\":
1 year, 9 months ago

Sabarimala case: \"The Shrine is not out of bounds of constitutional values\":

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi : Kerala High Court on Saturday heard a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the notification issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board inviting applications for the post-Chief Priests in Sabarimala and Malikappuram Temples by holding special sitting. While hearing, Advocate Professor Mohan Gopal, the counsel who appeared for the petitioners, opposed the argument that the Constitution cannot …

Excommunication Among Dawoodi Bohras: Supreme Court Refers to Nine-Judge Sabarimala Bench
1 year, 11 months ago

Excommunication Among Dawoodi Bohras: Supreme Court Refers to Nine-Judge Sabarimala Bench

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday referred the question of the validity of the practice of excommunication prevalent among the Dawoodi Bohras, to a nine-Judge Bench constituted to review the ‘first Sabarimala judgement’. We, therefore, request the Chief Justice of India to tag this matter to be heard by the nine-judge bench.” Background The practice of excommunication …

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling
3 years, 9 months 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, …

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To 2 Men Accused Of Attacking Sabarimala Activist; Finds Allegations Prima Facie Mala Fide
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To 2 Men Accused Of Attacking Sabarimala Activist; Finds Allegations Prima Facie Mala Fide

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently allowed pre-arrest bail to two persons accused of being part of a group that sprayed 'chemical' spray on activist Bindu Ammini when she approached the Ernakulam City Commissioner's office in 2019 seeking police protection for her pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple. statement that the appellants along with the first accused came near to the victim …

Ahead of assembly polls, Sabarimala issue back on radar in Kerala
3 years, 10 months 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 Reference: SC Gives Reasons For Holding That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Sabarimala Reference: SC Gives Reasons For Holding That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has passed an order detailing the reasons for holding that it can refer questions of law to a larger bench in a review petition. Therefore, the limitations in Order XLVII, Rule 1 do not apply to review petitions filed against judgments or orders passed in Writ Petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. It …

Sabarimala related cases in Supreme Court from February 17
4 years, 10 months 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: Supreme Court upholds referring religious questions to larger Bench, frames 7 questions of law
4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala case: Supreme Court upholds referring religious questions to larger Bench, frames 7 questions of law

The Hindu  

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the decision of the Sabarimala Review Bench to refer to a larger Bench questions on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths across the country. The nine-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde, said a Bench engaged in the review of a …

Sabarimala Reference : 9-Judge Bench Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Reference In Review; Verdict On Feb 10
4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala Reference : 9-Judge Bench Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Reference In Review; Verdict On Feb 10

Live Law  

After a marathon hearing session which lasted for the entire court hours on Thursday, the 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court constituted to answer the questions mentioned in the Sabarimala review reserved orders on the preliminary issue whether a reference is possible in a review petition. Therefore, the review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to refer to larger bench certain questions …

Sabarimala: SC reserves order on whether it can refer question of law to larger bench in review jurisdiction
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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
4 years, 11 months 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 …

Minority Educational Institutions : SC Issues Notice To WB Govt On Plea To Refer 2-Judge Bench Decision To Larger Bench
4 years, 11 months ago

Minority Educational Institutions : SC Issues Notice To WB Govt On Plea To Refer 2-Judge Bench Decision To Larger Bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a petition filed by Contai Madrasah Committee challenging the January 6 Judgment of a 2-judge bench of SC which upheld the West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act 2008 on the ground that minority educational institutions have no absolute right to appoint teachers.A bench headed by CJI issued notice to the West Bengal …

Theological thicket: On SC's hearing in Sabarimala temple case
4 years, 11 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
4 years, 11 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
4 years, 11 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 …

'Two Judge Bench Judgment On Appointment Of Teachers In Minority Institutions 'Per Incurium': Madrasah Committee Moves SC Seeking Reference To Larger Bench
5 years ago

'Two Judge Bench Judgment On Appointment Of Teachers In Minority Institutions 'Per Incurium': Madrasah Committee Moves SC Seeking Reference To Larger Bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by Contai Madrasah Committee challenging the January 6 Judgment of a Two Judge bench of the top court, whereby it was held that there is no absolute and unqualified right of appointment for minority educational institutions. It held that when it comes to the right to appoint teachers, a regulation …

Judiciary in 2019: Six verdicts that created a storm, or ended one
5 years ago

Judiciary in 2019: Six verdicts that created a storm, or ended one

Op India  

The government took many historic decisions in 2019. The Supreme Court led by CJI Ranjan Gogoi could not come to a conclusive decision in Sabarimala review petitions and have referred the case to a larger bench by a 3:2 majority. The Supreme Court could not reach a consensus on the review petitions and this, the Sabarimala matter referred to a …

Breaking: SC To Consider Ayodhya Review Petitions Tomorrow
5 years ago

Breaking: SC To Consider Ayodhya Review Petitions Tomorrow

Live Law  

Supreme Court's Constitution Bench will conduct in-chamber proceedings tomorrow at 1.40pm for a total of 18 review petitions against its November 9 judgment awarding the disputed land in Ayodhya to Hindu parties while directing 5 acres of land to be ordered to the Muslim side as compensation.The Bench will comprise of CJI SA Bobde, J DY Chandrachud, J Ashok Bhushan, …

Another Kerala woman allegedly stopped from entering Sabarimala moves SC; plea to be heard next week
5 years, 1 month ago

Another Kerala woman allegedly stopped from entering Sabarimala moves SC; plea to be heard next week

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear next week the plea of a Kerala woman who was allegedly prevented from visiting the Sabarimala temple despite the apex court's verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the shrine. A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde considered the submission of senior advocate Indira Jaising that her client, …

Woman moves SC over safety at Sabari
5 years, 1 month 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 verdict: Justice delayed
5 years, 1 month 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 …

Review and reference: On Sabarimala review pleas
5 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Sabarimala verdict opens new avenues for protection of customs, say lawyers for review petitioners
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala verdict opens new avenues for protection of customs, say lawyers for review petitioners

India TV News  

Lawyers who appeared on behalf of review petitioners in the Sabarimala case have called the Supreme Court's decision on Thursday to refer the matter to a larger bench as "absolutely right" and said it would open new avenues for the litigants who argued for protection and preservation of customs. In a 3:2 majority verdict, the apex court referred to a …

Today’s judgement by Supreme Court has effectively dislodged the 2018 verdict in Sabarimala case: Advocate J Sai Deepak
5 years, 1 month 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’ …

'Pro-faith judgment': Religious leaders, Opposition politicians in Kerala welcome SC decision to refer Sabarimala case to larger bench
5 years, 1 month ago

'Pro-faith judgment': Religious leaders, Opposition politicians in Kerala welcome SC decision to refer Sabarimala case to larger bench

Firstpost  

The Sabarimala temple will be open from 16 November and the annual two-month-long pilgrim season will begin from 17 November. While the Supreme Court didn’t order a stay on its September 2018 judgment regarding the entry of women into Kerala’s iconic Sabarimala temple, the judgment on review petitions for the original order will now be delivered by a larger seven-judge …

SC verdict on Sabarimala a silver lining for protestors and devotees, but a lot will depend on definition of constitutional morality
5 years, 1 month 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 …

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, 1 month 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 …

[Sabarimala] Courts Should Tread Cautiously While Dealing With Religious Issues: Read The Issues Referred To Larger Bench [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

[Sabarimala] Courts Should Tread Cautiously While Dealing With Religious Issues: Read The Issues Referred To Larger Bench [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

While referring the Sabarimala case to larger bench, the majority judges observed that the matters involving the interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution touching upon the right to profess, practise and propagate its own religion,should be heard by a larger bench, for an authoritative pronouncement in these matters. The order further said: The decision of the Seven Judges bench …

Full text of Sabarimala review verdict: Supreme Court refers matter to 7-judge bench after a split 3:2 verdict
5 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Breaking- Rafale & Sabarimala Review Petitions: SC To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow [Read Notices]
5 years, 1 month ago

Breaking- Rafale & Sabarimala Review Petitions: SC To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow [Read Notices]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce judgments in Review Petitions filed in Rafale and Sabarimala cases tomorrow.The Constitution Bench comprising of CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Justices RF Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra will be delivering the judgment in Sabarimala Review Petitions at 10.30 am tomorrow. The Constitution Bench comprising of CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Justices RF Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY …

Supreme Court to mould India’s future in 10 days
5 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court to mould India’s future in 10 days

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the Supreme Court reopens on November 4, after a week-long Diwali vacation, all eyes are set on long-awaited Ayodhya judgment on the ownership of the Ram Janma-bhoomi-Babri Masjid disputed site that would be pronounced any day in the coming eight working days starting with November 4 to November 15. Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice S. Abdul …

Sabarimala 2.0 brews ahead of verdict
5 years, 3 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 …

Rafale, Sabarimala, Ayodhya & More : Major Events To Look Forward To After SC Reopens
5 years, 6 months ago

Rafale, Sabarimala, Ayodhya & More : Major Events To Look Forward To After SC Reopens

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will be dealing with a lot of crucial matters as it reopens on July 1 after a seven week recess.Some of the major events to look forward to are :Conspiracy plot against CJI in sexual harassment caseThe biggest event which shook the Court shortly before summer recess was the sexual harassment allegation made against the Chief Justice …

Kerala MP To Move Private Bill To Overcome SC's Judgment Allowing Women's Entry To Sabarimala Temple
5 years, 6 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 …

Sabarimala Issue Didn’t Affect Polls, Says Kerala CM
5 years, 7 months ago

Sabarimala Issue Didn’t Affect Polls, Says Kerala CM

The Quint  

On Wednesday, 2 January, two women created history by entering the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. Meanwhile, hours after the two women entered the shrine, the temple was closed for “purification rituals.” Protests gripped Sabarimala in Kerala. The protests have Lord Ayyappa devotees on one side, who cite tradition to oppose a Supreme Court judgment overturning a …

Supreme Court to hear Pune couple's plea seeking entry of Muslim women into mosques, cites Sabarimala judgment
5 years, 8 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: SC Dismisses Kerala Govt's Plea To Transfer Petitions Pending Before HC To Supreme Court [Read Order]
5 years, 9 months ago

Sabarimala: SC Dismisses Kerala Govt's Plea To Transfer Petitions Pending Before HC To Supreme Court [Read Order]

Live Law  

Hearing an application for the transfer to itself of petitions over the Sabarimala Temple entry controversy pending in the Kerala High Court, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the government of Kerala to approach the High Court for the modification of the interim directions. The petitions were filed in the High Court against the security measures adopted by the government …

Supreme Court has taken a surprising stand: RSS on SC’s decision to send Ram Mandir issue to mediation
5 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court has taken a surprising stand: RSS on SC’s decision to send Ram Mandir issue to mediation

Op India  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India sent the Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute to mediation, which is set to begin within 4 weeks and end in 8 weeks. RSS: In Ram-janmabhoomi case, instead of accelerating the judicial process to end the long drawn dispute, Supreme Court has taken a surprising stand. That the SC should find no priority for …

Sabarimala temple reopens for monthly worship; state administration deploys police personnel in Pamba, surrounding areas
5 years, 10 months ago

Sabarimala temple reopens for monthly worship; state administration deploys police personnel in Pamba, surrounding areas

Firstpost  

Sabarimala: Sabarimala temple, which grappled with a crisis over the entry of young women into the shrine after the Supreme Court verdict last year, reopened on Tuesday for monthly worship. The state administration has deployed scores of police personnel in Pamba and surrounding areas in an attempt to avoid violence and unrest. The Sabarimala temple and surrounding areas witnessed a …

Sabarimala row: Supreme Court directs devotees’ association’s lawyer to file written submission for rehearing case
5 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala row: Supreme Court directs devotees’ association’s lawyer to file written submission for rehearing case

Firstpost  

Supreme Court asked Mathew Nedumpara to file written submissions, adding that if required the court could grant him an oral hearing in the Sabarimala case New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked advocate Mathew Nedumpara to file written submissions adding that if required the court could grant him an oral hearing in the Sabarimala case. The Supreme Court on …

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