Sc On Sabarimala  

The battle over women’s entry into the Sabarimala temple continues as the pilgrimage season is about to begin. The Supreme Court has referred the matter to a larger Constitution bench, saying it needs detailed examination. Travancore Devaswom Board hopes for a peaceful pilgrimage.

The Sabarimala verdict has been referred to a larger bench by the Supreme Court. The 2018 saw a 4:1 split verdict but the November 14 saw a 3:2 split verdict with Justice JY Chandrachud and Justice Nariman expressing dissent. 

 

The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on the entry of women in the Sabarimala temple. The top court will also review its judgment into the alleged irregularities in the Rafale jet procurement case. That apart, the apex court will decide upon the case against Rahul Gandhi for his “Chowkidar chor hai’ comment.