Supreme Court 9-judge bench reconsiders Sabarimala and Dawoodi Bohra excommunication
The Supreme Court is taking a fresh look at the 2018 Sabarimala verdict, but this time it is not just about women entering Kerala's Lord Ayyapa temple.
A nine-judge bench is exploring bigger issues, like whether religious practices, including excommunication by the Dawoodi Bohra community, fit with India's constitutional values.
The focus is on how to balance religious freedom with individual rights in a country as diverse as India.
Supreme Court weighs faith versus rights
Senior lawyer Raju Ramachandran argued that some religious practices can clash with basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
The judges made it clear they are looking at the big picture: how far courts can go in regulating faith without overstepping.
Their decision could set a major precedent for how India handles questions of religion, gender equality, and personal freedoms going forward.