Landmark Hearing on Religious Gender Discrimination Begins

The Supreme Court announced that a nine-judge bench is set to begin a pivotal hearing on petitions concerning gender discrimination against women in religious practices and places, with a focus on Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple.

The hearing, scheduled to start on April 7 and likely concluding on April 22, will address key issues brought forth by various parties. Written submissions are required by March 14. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has endorsed pleas for a review of the Sabarimala verdict, which allowed women of all ages entry into the temple.

Appointment of legal representatives includes Krishna Kumar Singh for pro-review parties and Shashwati Pari for those opposing. Senior advocate K Parameshwar and Shivam Singh will serve as amicus. The procedural schedule details specific dates for parties' arguments, setting a stage for this landmark legal battle.