SC May Refer Sabarimala Women Entry Issue To Constitution Bench
8 years, 1 month ago

SC May Refer Sabarimala Women Entry Issue To Constitution Bench

Live Law  

Hinting that it might refer the contentious issue of women entry into Kerala’s Sabarimala shrine to a constitution bench, the Supreme Court today asked the parties, including the amicus curiae, to furnish questions which can be referred to the larger bench if it eventually decides that way.The bench headed by justice Dipak Misra reserved the verdict on the question whether the matter should. Hinting that it might refer the contentious issue of women entry into Kerala’s Sabarimala shrine to a constitution bench, the Supreme Court today asked the parties, including the amicus curiae, to furnish questions which can be referred to the larger bench if it eventually decides that way. The apex court had on July 11, 2016 also indicated that it may refer to a five-judge constitution bench the issue of the centuries-old practice of barring entry of women between 10 and 50 years of age in the historic Sabarimala temple, saying it pertains to violation of fundamental rights. KERALA’S U-TURN The Supreme Court was told on November 7 last year by Kerala government that it favoured the entry of women of all age groups in the historic Sabarimala temple in the state.

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'We Lack Feminine Perspective In Law': Kerala HC Appoints Amicus Curiae To Collect Different Perspectives For Drafting Special Law For Women
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'We Lack Feminine Perspective In Law': Kerala HC Appoints Amicus Curiae To Collect Different Perspectives For Drafting Special Law For Women

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court appointed an Amicus Curiae to collect and combine perspectives and suggestions, including feminine perspectives from various stakeholders to assist the government in drafting a special legislation to address the issues faced by women in society, especially in their workplace. The Special Bench of Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice C. S. Sudha, hearing the matters …

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon
1 year, 11 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon

News 18  

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, PS Narasimha, and Hima Kohli on Tuesday began the final hearing of a bunch of petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. The apex court in its order referring the petitions to the Constitution bench stated: “Having due …

Sabarimala case: \"The Shrine is not out of bounds of constitutional values\":
1 year, 11 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 …

Shiv Sena Rift : Supreme Court Defers Decision On Larger Bench Reference, To Hear On Merits From Feb 21
2 years, 1 month ago

Shiv Sena Rift : Supreme Court Defers Decision On Larger Bench Reference, To Hear On Merits From Feb 21

Live Law  

In the cases related to rift within Shiv Sena, a 5-judge of the Constitution Bench on Friday observed that it will decide the plea for reference to a larger bench after hearing the merits of the matter.The plea for reference is made by the Uddhav Thackeray side to revisit the correctness of the Constitution Bench judgment in Nabam Rebia vs …

Excommunication Among Dawoodi Bohras: Supreme Court Refers to Nine-Judge Sabarimala Bench
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Constitution Bench to hear Shiv Sena factional dispute on February 14
2 years, 2 months ago

Constitution Bench to hear Shiv Sena factional dispute on February 14

The Hindu  

A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, said it will start hearing from February 14 the political battle between Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the “real” Shiv Sena. Lawyers had argued that the three-judge Bench raised “important constitutional questions relating to interpretation of Schedule 10 of the Constitution pertaining to disqualification, …

Challenge Against Excommunication Among Dawoodi Bohras: Supreme Court Reserves Order On Reference To Larger Bench
2 years, 5 months ago

Challenge Against Excommunication Among Dawoodi Bohras: Supreme Court Reserves Order On Reference To Larger Bench

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on whether to refer to larger bench a petition pending from 1986 challenging the validity of the practice of excommunication among the Dawoodi Bohras.The 5-judge bench will decide on whether to refer the issue to the 9-judge bench in the Sabarimala review case which is considering the larger …

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 …

SC’s CB to adjudicate three broad issues to decide challenge to 10% EWS reservation
2 years, 6 months ago

SC’s CB to adjudicate three broad issues to decide challenge to 10% EWS reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court's Constitution bench on Thursday identified three broad issues to be adjudicated in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 10 per cent reservation given to the economically weaker sections in the general category. The three questions are: whether or not it changed the basic structure of the Constitution first by making economic …

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 Refers Maratha Quota Case To Larger Bench As It Involves Interpretation Of Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Refers Maratha Quota Case To Larger Bench As It Involves Interpretation Of Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 [Read Order]

Live Law  

A three judge Bench of the Supreme Court has stayed the operation of the law enacted by the State of Maharashtra introducing Maratha Quota for admission in Educational Institutions and for appointments in the Public Services and posts, and has referred the issue to a Constitution Bench of 5 Judges as it involves interpretation of of the Constitution Act, 2018.Maratha …

Sabarimala Reference: SC Gives Reasons For Holding That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]
4 years, 10 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 Temple: SC commences hearing to deliberate on issues relating to scope of freedom of religion
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala Temple: SC commences hearing to deliberate on issues relating to scope of freedom of religion

India TV News  

A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Monday commenced hearing to deliberate upon issues relating to the scope of freedom of religion and whether a person who does not belong to a particular faith can file a PIL questioning the religious practice of another religion. The Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde has framed seven legal …

[Sabarimala Reference]Nine-Judge Bench Hearing- Live-Updates From Supreme Court
5 years, 1 month ago

[Sabarimala Reference]Nine-Judge Bench Hearing- Live-Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde has commenced hearing on the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review order.The Bench has framed the following questions for hearing 1. The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde has commenced hearing on the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review …

[Sabarimala Reference]Nine-Judge Bench Hearing- Live-Updates From Supreme Court
5 years, 1 month ago

[Sabarimala Reference]Nine-Judge Bench Hearing- Live-Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde has commenced hearing on the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review order.The Bench has framed the following questions for hearing 1. The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde has commenced hearing on the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review …

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 Reference : New Issues Framed By 9-Judge Bench On Religious Practices & Fundamental Rights
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala Reference : New Issues Framed By 9-Judge Bench On Religious Practices & Fundamental Rights

Live Law  

The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court to consider the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review order has framed seven new issues for consideration.The following are those issues :1. The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court to consider the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review order has framed seven new issues for consideration. Whether the rights of a …

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 case: Supreme Court upholds referring religious questions to larger Bench, frames 7 questions of law
5 years, 1 month 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 …

[Breaking] Sabarimala Reference : SC Holds That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

[Breaking] Sabarimala Reference : SC Holds That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]

Live Law  

The 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court has held that a bench can refer questions of law to larger bench even in review jurisdiction.The bench led by CJI SA Bobde has framed seven issues for the consideration in the case.The bench has not given reasons for it conclusion. The order states "For reasons to follow, we hold that this Court …

Sabarimala case: SC says it can refer questions of law to larger bench
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala case: SC says it can refer questions of law to larger bench

India Today  

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 case. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde framed seven questions to be heard by a nine-judge Constitutional bench on issues relating to freedom of religion under the Constitution …

[Sabarimala Reference] "Lay Down The Law Only When Facts Come In": Fali Nariman Tells Nine Judge Bench
5 years, 1 month ago

[Sabarimala Reference] "Lay Down The Law Only When Facts Come In": Fali Nariman Tells Nine Judge Bench

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. "Whether this Court can refer questions of law to a larger bench in a …

Sabarimala review case: Supreme Court reserves order on issue of reference of question of law to larger Bench
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala review case: Supreme Court reserves order on issue of reference of question of law to larger Bench

The Hindu  

The Kerala government on Thursday objected to the Supreme Court keeping the Sabarimala review case in limbo till a nine-judge Bench is done examining questions referred to it on the constitutionality of essential religious practices followed by multiple faiths. The Kerala government, represented by senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, contended that the Review Bench could not have made the November 14 …

Sabarimala Reference : 9-Judge Bench Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Reference In Review; Verdict On Feb 10
5 years, 1 month 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
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. …

Right Vs faith: Supreme Court to frame questions
5 years, 1 month ago

Right Vs faith: Supreme Court to frame questions

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would frame the questions to adjudicate the conflict between the religious practices and beliefs, discriminatory to women, sought to be shielded under Article 25 and 26 of the Constitution and the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. While senior counsel Fali Nariman, Kapil Sibal, Rajeev Dhavan, Shyan …

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 …

'Disappointed That Lawyers Could Not Reach Consensus ', Says CJI On Sabarimala Reference Issues; Matter To Be Taken On Feb 3
5 years, 1 month ago

'Disappointed That Lawyers Could Not Reach Consensus ', Says CJI On Sabarimala Reference Issues; Matter To Be Taken On Feb 3

Live Law  

As the 9 judge constitution bench is set to hear next week issues on various aspects of religious practices referred to it by a bench considering the Sabarimala review petition, a bunch of senior lawyers today mentioned the matter before the Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde. Earlier this week, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had informed the CJI that lawyers …

[Article 370] [Day-6] Conflict Between Two Judgments: SC Reserves Order On Reference To Seven Judge Bench
5 years, 2 months ago

[Article 370] [Day-6] Conflict Between Two Judgments: SC Reserves Order On Reference To Seven Judge Bench

Live Law  

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India comprising of Justices N.V. Ramana, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, R. Subhash Reddy, B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant, resumed hearing the petitions challenging the abrogation of the special of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution of India, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Shah, appearing on behalf of …

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 …

Supreme Court to expand Sabarimala case
5 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court to expand Sabarimala case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said the nine-judge Constitution Bench was not going to decide on the plea for reconsideration of its verdict permitting the entry of women of all ages in Lord Ayyappa’s Sabarimala temple and other individual cases, but the larger issue of legality and essentially of religious beliefs and practices discriminatory to women. Chief Justice …

Sabarimala Reference : 'Questions Are Academic, Broad, Need Fine Tuning', Lawyers Tell SC [Court Room Exchange]
5 years, 2 months ago

Sabarimala Reference : 'Questions Are Academic, Broad, Need Fine Tuning', Lawyers Tell SC [Court Room Exchange]

Live Law  

The much-awaited 9 judge bench hearing on the reference in the Sabarimala review opened to a packed courtroom with Chief Justice S. A. Bobde stating at the outset, "We are not hearing the review. Indicating the November 14 reference order of the five-judge bench which heard the Sabarimala review, it was pointed out on behalf of the original petitioners, "There …

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 …

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 …

Sabarimala verdict opens new avenues for protection of customs, say lawyers for review petitioners
5 years, 4 months 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 …

'Pro-faith judgment': Religious leaders, Opposition politicians in Kerala welcome SC decision to refer Sabarimala case to larger bench
5 years, 4 months 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, 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 …

[Sabarimala] Courts Should Tread Cautiously While Dealing With Religious Issues: Read The Issues Referred To Larger Bench [Read Judgment]
5 years, 4 months 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, 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 …

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