The Supreme Court Verdict on Sabarimala Women Entry Issue in 2018

The Supreme Court verdict on September 28, 2018, paved the way for the entry of women of all ages into the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala.

The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, in its 4:1 verdict, said banning the entry of women into the shrine is gender discriminationand the practice violates the rights of Hindu women. It said religion is a way of life basically to link life with divinity.

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