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Topic: Sabarimala case

What is an ‘essential religious practice’, and why hijab didn’t make the cut for Karnataka HC

Courts have applied ‘essential religious practice’ test over the decades to decide which practices are protected by the Constitution, and which ones the state can regulate.

India protects customary tribal laws that violate equality for ST women. Who’s hearing? None

The customs that the Constitution protects restricts ST women’s rights to inherit property—Narasu Appa Mali, Madhu Kishwar cases are proof.

SC justifies Sabarimala reference to larger bench, says it can decide its own jurisdiction

In a judgment, SC bench observed that no matter is beyond the superior court’s jurisdiction unless the Constitution says so.

Supreme Court holds it can refer questions of law to larger bench in Sabarimala case

A bench headed by CJI Bobde framed seven questions to be heard by a nine-judge bench over scope and ambit of religious freedom.

7 cases to watch out for when Supreme Court reopens today after winter break

The Supreme Court will have its plate full with petitions challenging the scrapping of Article 370 and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, among other things.

Kerala Police stop 12-year-old girl from heading to Sabarimala temple

The 12-year-old, who was travelling with her father, was stopped from proceeding at Pamba despite a Supreme Court order allowing females of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple.

As Sabarimala opens, Kerala cops send back 10 women of menstruating age

Last week, the Supreme Court referred the Sabarimala case to a larger bench but did not stay its earlier order allowing the entry of 'menstruating' women to the hill shrine.

What the Sabarimala review petition Supreme Court will rule on today is all about

Hearing on the review petitions against SC's Sabarimala order lasted only for a day, on 6 February, after which the court reserved its verdict.

Losing govt’s grip to winning people’s trust – a lot is riding on CJI Gogoi’s last 4 cases

The four cases hold the power to establish whether Supreme Court decisions are made on constitutional principles or as per popular public perception.

Gender barriers in the country as Pak channel goofs up on Imran Khan China speech

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On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.