In over 16-day hearing in Sabarimala reference case, the Supreme Court heard the issues ranging from judicial review, denominational autonomy to questions surrounding social reform, constitutional morality and role of PIL.
In 2018, a five judge-bench of the top court held that the ban on the entry of women under rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules, 1965, was unconstitutional as it violates the fundamental right to equality and religion.
The Supreme court, in its last hearing, rapped the Young Lawyers Association, advising them to work for the welfare of the bar and the younger members.
The nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court is hearing the pleas concerning discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope of religious freedom under the Constitution.
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Justice Nagarathna, on last hearing, observed that religious denominations enjoy autonomy in matters of worship but such rights are subject to public order.
