SC hearing on Sabarimala LIVE: Nine-judge Bench to hear pleas on religious discrimination against women
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court is beginning hearings on petitions regarding discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple.
Background
In September 2018, a five-judge Constitution bench lifted the ban on women aged 10-50 entering the Sabarimala shrine in Kerala. In 2019, a five-judge bench referred the broader issue of discrimination against women at various places of worship to a larger bench.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySupreme Court of India
- PlaceSabarimala Temple is located in Kerala
- FactThe 2018 ruling lifted the ban on women between the ages of 10 and 50
- FactA nine-judge bench is currently hearing the final arguments
For Mains
Q. Examine the conflict between the right to freedom of religion and the right to equality for women in the context of religious practices in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional conflict: Balancing Article 25 (freedom of religion) against Article 15 (prohibition of discrimination)
- Pluralism vs. Uniformity: The challenge of defining 'essential' religious practices in a diverse faith like Hinduism
- Judicial oversight: The role of the judiciary in mediating between traditional religious customs and modern human rights
Keywords: Religious Freedom · Gender Equality · Constitutional Morality · Essential Religious Practices · Judicial Review
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