Sabarimala case: SC says legislature’s decision not ‘last word’ on what is religious superstition | India News – The Times of India

Sabarimala case: SC says legislature’s decision not ‘last word’ on what is religious superstition | India News – The Times of India

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it has the authority and jurisdiction to determine whether a practice within a religion is superstitious, pushing back against the Centre’s contention that such questions fall outside judicial scrutiny.The remarks came during the hearing of petitions linked to discrimination against women at places of worship, including the Sabarimala…

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Sabarimala entry case: Woman can’t be treated as ‘untouchable’ for 3 days, says SC judge Nagarathna | India News – The Times of India

Sabarimala entry case: Woman can’t be treated as ‘untouchable’ for 3 days, says SC judge Nagarathna | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A woman cannot be treated as “untouchable” for three days in a month and then cease to be considered untouchable on the fourth day, Supreme Court judge BV Nagarathna remarked on Tuesday during hearing of cases including Sabarimala issue.The remarks came as solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, said he strongly objected…

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