The Times of India

Sabarimala case: SC says legislature's decision not 'last word' on what is religious superstition

A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is examining the ambit of religious practices across faiths and the extent to which courts can intervene. At the outset, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, questioned how courts could assess whether a practice is superstitious.