SC hearing on Sabarimala women entry LIVE: Supreme Court to continue hearing of pleas today
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Why in news
The Supreme Court is hearing petitions regarding discrimination against women at religious places, specifically the Sabarimala Temple, to examine the balance between religious freedom and gender equality.
Background
A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court is examining the matter. The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, argued that gender-based restrictions in certain age groups at places of worship do not constitute discrimination.
For Mains
Q. Examine the conflict between the right to freedom of religion under Articles 25 and 26 and the right to equality for women in religious institutions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Balancing individual fundamental rights against the collective rights of religious denominations.
- Judicial interpretation: Determining the extent of 'essential religious practices' in defining permissible restrictions.
Keywords: Freedom of Religion · Gender Equality · Essential Religious Practices · Constitutional Morality · Judicial Review
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