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 on women’s entry to temple. -Aug 4, 2006: Indian Young Lawyers Association files plea in SC seeking to ensure entry of female devotees between the age group of 10 to 50 at the Lord Ayappa Temple at Sabarimala. -Sep 28: SC, in 4:1 verdict, allows entry of women in Sabrimala temple, says banning females’ entry into the shrine is gender discrimination and the practice violates rights of Hindu women. -Nov 14: 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.

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Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Goa Governor Sreedharan Pillai Over Remarks On Women's Entry At Sabarimala, Says Speech Wasn't Made In Public
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Goa Governor Sreedharan Pillai Over Remarks On Women's Entry At Sabarimala, Says Speech Wasn't Made In Public

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court quashed a case registered under Section 505 of the IPC against former State BJP President and present Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai for allegedly making statements supporting the Thantri's decision to deny entry of women at Sabarimala Temple, against the Apex Court decision in Young Indian Lawyers Association case. It was stated that Sreedharan Pillai who …

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 …

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 …

‘Had To Be Brave’: Five Dalit Women Defy Barriers To Enter a Temple in Karnataka
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Had To Be Brave’: Five Dalit Women Defy Barriers To Enter a Temple in Karnataka

The Quint  

Despite the entry, Hoovinalli’s residents feel that there is a long way to go to address the caste-based discrimination they face. Though Sharanagowda, a resident of Amlihal opened the temple doors and allowed this reporter inside, he refused to enter the temple himself and declined to give his reasons. The residents of Hoovinalli allege that the upper caste persons of …

Women’s groups urge Supreme Court to stay hijab order
3 years ago

Women’s groups urge Supreme Court to stay hijab order

The Hindu  

The Muslim women's rights organisation which spearheaded the movement against triple talaq in the country, the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, on Tuesday said it agreed with the Karnataka High Court order that hijab was not an essential practice in Islam, but asserted that those wearing it must not be barred from schools and colleges. A joint statement issued by the …

Bindu Ammini, first woman to enter Sabarimala Temple, attacked by unidentified man
3 years, 2 months ago

Bindu Ammini, first woman to enter Sabarimala Temple, attacked by unidentified man

Deccan Chronicle  

Kozhikode: Activist Bindu Ammini, the first woman to enter Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, was allegedly attacked by an unidentified man in Kozhikode on Wednesday. According to Bindu, the man had earlier too caused such a problem and she had complained to the Koyilandi Police. Now the police said that the attack happened over a parking issue. Bindu Ammini had visited …

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, …

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

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 …

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 …

Another Kerala woman allegedly stopped from entering Sabarimala moves SC; plea to be heard next week
5 years, 3 months 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, 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 row: Women devotees bear the brunt as politicians, interest groups continue to weaponise temple entry issue
5 years, 3 months ago

Sabarimala row: Women devotees bear the brunt as politicians, interest groups continue to weaponise temple entry issue

Firstpost  

It’s still early days — the Sabarimala season continues till mid-January. But the message has already been delivered: No person in authority, no government official, no police personnel is going to protect a woman who is of “menstruating age” if she tries to enter the shrine. Unlike the situation in September 2018, when the state government had ensured police protection …

Woman seeking entry into Sabarimala attacked with chilli spray
5 years, 3 months ago

Woman seeking entry into Sabarimala attacked with chilli spray

Op India  

Bindu Ammini, one of the two women who were sneaked into Sabarimala last year by the communist government, wants to enter into the shrine this year too. Kerala: Bindu Ammini, who had visited #Sabarimala temple in January, sprayed with chilli powder in front of Kochi commissioner’s office#sabarimalatemple pic.twitter.com/YVKjwelCqD — TOI Kochi November 26, 2019 Bindu later told to media persons …

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 …

Sabarimala temple opens for 2-month long Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala temple opens for 2-month long Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season

India TV News  

Amid tight security, the gates of the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala were thrown open for the two-month long Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. Kandararu Mahesh Mohanararu opened the sanctum sanctorum of the temple at 5 pm, and performed the poojas, as hundreds of devotees from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and other neighbouring states thronged the shrine located in a reserve forest of …

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 on second day of annual Mandala Pooja; 10 women told to return from Pamba after Kerala govt refuses to provide police protection
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala temple opens on second day of annual Mandala Pooja; 10 women told to return from Pamba after Kerala govt refuses to provide police protection

Firstpost  

The Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala opened on the second day of the annual Mandala Pooja on Sunday, days after the Supreme Court deferred a verdict on a petition seeking review of its judgment allowing the entry of women into the shrine The Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala opened on the second day of the annual Mandala Pooja on Sunday, …

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. …

Sabarimala set to open today, no protection for women activists. 10 points
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala set to open today, no protection for women activists. 10 points

India TV News  

Sabarimala set to open today, no protection for women activists. Two days after the Supreme Court referred the review petitions against its 2018 judgment of allowing entry to women of all ages into the Sabarimala shrine to a seven-judge bench, the Lord Ayappa Temple is all set to open today for the Mandala Pooja festival. 10 points Sabarimala temple opens …

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection for women activists
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection for women activists

India Today  

Two days after the Supreme Court deferred the verdict on the Sabarimala issue, the Lord Ayappa Temple is all set to open today for the Mandala Pooja festival. No police protection for women According to sources, Kerala government has decided that the police will not be providing protection to women activists visiting the Sabarimala temple. Several ministers in the Pinarayi …

Sabarimala Pilgrim progress not to be smooth
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala Pilgrim progress not to be smooth

Deccan Chronicle  

Alappuzha: The Sabarimala pilgrimage season beginning on Sunday may not pass smoothly with many young women determined to have darshan of Lord Ayyappa and the Hindu fringe groups vowing to block them. The Supreme Court order on Thursday referring the review petitions to a larger bench has not made things easy for the government as there is no stay on …

'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 …

Kerala minister says they may not escort women into Sabarimala this year
5 years, 4 months ago

Kerala minister says they may not escort women into Sabarimala this year

Op India  

On Thursday, following the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala, the Communist-led Kerala government LDF government described the verdict of the top court as “very complex” and refused to provide any assistance to women wishing to enter the Sabarimala shrine. Read: Today’s judgement by Supreme Court has effectively dislodged the 2018 verdict in Sabarimala case: Advocate J Sai Deepak Even Kerala …

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: 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 …

PIL on entry of women into mosques adjourned in Supreme Court
5 years, 4 months ago

PIL on entry of women into mosques adjourned in Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for ten days hearing on a public interest suit seeking declaration that the prohibition on the entry of women in mosques was illegal and unconstitutional. A Bench comprising Chief Justice designate Justice S.A. Bobde, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer and Justice Krishna Murari adjourned the hearing for ten days, saying, “We are adjourning …

Those Misbehaving With Women In Temple Premises Cannot Be Said To Be Believers In God, Says SC [Read Order]
5 years, 4 months ago

Those Misbehaving With Women In Temple Premises Cannot Be Said To Be Believers In God, Says SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Those who misbehave with women in temple premises cannot be said to be believers in God, remarked the Supreme Court while issuing a slew of directions for for proper administration of Sri Jagannath temple at Puri.The report submitted by the Amicus Curiae before the Court had highlighted certain incidents relating to the misbehavior with the women, snatching of ornaments, etc. …

Sabarimala: Kerala govt says it will help menstruating women enter temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala: Kerala govt says it will help menstruating women enter temple

Op India  

The communist government in Kerala after taking a U-turn in the past on the Sabarimala temple issue, has now once again reiterated that his government’s policy is to implement the Supreme Court’s order, which allows women of all age group to enter the temple, thereby desecrating the Sabarimala temple tradition. Read: Lady who forcibly tried to enter Sabarimala says Muslim …

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 …

SC rejects PIL demanding Muslim women entry into Mosques
5 years, 8 months ago

SC rejects PIL demanding Muslim women entry into Mosques

Op India  

The apex court of the court has today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking permission for Muslim women entry into mosques and placing a ban on the regressive practice of Purdah system, that ordains them to cover their face. A bench comprising of the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Annirudha Bose questioned the locus …

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 …

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