
A nine-judge Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant resumed hearing pleas on women's discrimination at religious sites, including Sabarimala temple. The bench comprises nine justices. A 2018 five-judge bench lifted age restrictions on women visitors, striking down Rule 3(b) of Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules, 1965. Justice Nagarathna questioned monthly untouchability against women. Solicitor General Mehta defended the temple's position, arguing India treats women equally.