Kerala govt moderates Sabarimala stance, seeks Supreme Court decision after views of scholars and reformers
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Why in news
The Kerala Government requested the Supreme Court to consider the views of social reformers and religious scholars before deciding on the ban for women of menstrual age at Sabarimala Temple.
Background
The Kerala Government is seeking a review of the 2018 Supreme Court verdict which struck down the temple's ban on women aged 10-50. The state argues that the court should consider the experiences of devotees and the opinions of religious scholars and social reformers.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceSabarimala Temple is located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
- FactThe 2018 Supreme Court verdict ruled against the temple's ban on women between 10 and 50 years old.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between individual fundamental rights and the right to maintain religious customs in the context of the Sabarimala temple controversy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Balancing Article 25(1) freedom of religion against Article 15(1) prohibition of discrimination based on sex.
- Cultural preservation: The tension between modern egalitarian values and the preservation of traditional religious practices.
- Judicial oversight: The role of the judiciary in mediating between state-led social reform and community-led religious traditions.
Keywords: Fundamental Rights · Religious Freedom · Secularism · Social Reform · Judicial Review
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