Insta
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala (Wikimedia Commons)
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Friday struck down the ban on entry of women into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. In a 4:1 ruling, the Apex Court allowed all women in the age group of 10 to 50, who had previously been barred from entering the temple, access and struck down Rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorisation of Entry) 1965 as ultra vires.
Chief Justice Dipak Misra writing on behalf of himself and Justice Khanwilkar, Justice Rohinton Nariman and Justice DY Chandrachud supported lifting of the ban on women’s worship at the hill shrine while Justice Indu Malhotra authored the lone dissent.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.
Latest