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TopicSabarimala case

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.

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.

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

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Sabarimala, blame out-of-touch Indian liberal elite not the court

In a democracy, courts may defy public opinion, but on balance, courts are likely to go with popular sentiment.

Justice Indu Malhotra’s reading of Section 377 verdict was a mic-drop moment

After Section 377, Justice Malhotra will also be part of the benches that will rule on Sabarimala issue and adultery laws.

President Kovind leaves many amused, & how a wedding invite changed Rahul Gandhi’s plans

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government. 

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History of Indians in the Arab world—port builders, Jat governor, translators, and slaves

From the buffalo herders who built one of the world’s greatest medieval ports to academics translating Sanskrit works, here is one part of the history of Indians in the Arab world.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.