Supreme Court forms 9-judge bench to review 2018 Sabarimala verdict
India
The Supreme Court is setting up a nine-judge bench to review its 2018 decision that allowed women of all ages into Kerala's Sabarimala temple, a move that sparked huge debates about faith and gender equality.
Led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, the bench will hear arguments from April 7-22, aiming to settle big questions about religious freedom and what "constitutional morality" really means.
Review addresses Dawoodi Bohra, Parsi identity
This review isn't just about one temple: it'll also cover issues like the Dawoodi Bohra community's excommunication practices and whether a Parsi woman retains her religious identity after interfaith marriage under the Special Marriage Act.
The outcome could shape how Indian courts balance personal rights with religious traditions for years to come.