No bar on women in mosques but they cannot demand entry through main door: AIMPLB to top court on hearings in Sabarimala reference
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No bar on women in mosques but they cannot demand entry through main door: AIMPLB to top court on hearings in Sabarimala reference

Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral

What Happened

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board told the Supreme Court that Muslim women can enter mosques for prayer but must follow certain discipline, including not demanding main door entry or removal of barriers. The statement came during Sabarimala reference hearings on religious restrictions and women's access to places of worship.

Key Entities

All India Muslim Personal Law BoardSupreme Court of IndiaChief Justice Surya KantSabarimalaMuslim womenMosques

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