Kerala and Centre Support Review of Sabarimala Judgment in Supreme Court
Kerala, Centre back 2018 Sabarimala judgment review; hearing in SC today
The Indian Express
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Kerala's Left Democratic Front government has changed its stance, now supporting a review of the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment that allowed women of all ages entry to the Sabarimala temple. The Centre also opposes the judgment, citing errors regarding the definition of 'denomination' in Hinduism. A nine-judge bench will hear the case today.
- 01Kerala government now supports review of the 2018 Sabarimala judgment.
- 02The Centre has filed submissions opposing the judgment, highlighting errors.
- 03The Supreme Court's nine-judge bench will hear the case today.
- 04The government emphasizes the diversity within Hinduism regarding religious practices.
- 05The review could impact long-standing traditions at the Sabarimala temple.
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In a notable shift, Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front government has expressed support for the review of the Supreme Court's 2018 Sabarimala judgment, which allowed women of all ages to enter the temple. The Advocate on Record for the Kerala government, Nishe Rajen Shonker, communicated this change in a letter, requesting to be included as a supporter of the review petition. This development comes ahead of a hearing scheduled for today by a nine-judge Constitution Bench. The Centre has also opposed the 2018 ruling, arguing that it contains several apparent errors, particularly regarding the definition of 'denomination' in the context of Hinduism. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized the need to recognize the internal diversity of Hinduism, which encompasses various beliefs and practices. The Centre's stance suggests that the restriction on women's entry is not based on notions of impurity, but rather on the unique attributes of the deity worshipped at Sabarimala, Lord Ayyappa, who is considered an eternal celibate. The outcome of this review could have significant implications for religious practices and the preservation of traditions at the temple.
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The review of the Sabarimala judgment could affect the religious practices of many devotees and potentially alter access to the temple for women.
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