Landmark Hearing on Religious Gender Discrimination Begins

The Supreme Court will hold a significant nine-judge bench hearing on petitions addressing women's discrimination in religious venues, including Sabarimala Temple, starting April 7. Parties must submit written statements by March 14. The bench appointments include Krishna Kumar Singh and Shashwati Pari as nodal counsels.

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.

(With inputs from agencies.)