Sabarimala reference hearing: Supreme Court explores state’s right to regulate religious outfits

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India's nine-judge Supreme Court bench heard arguments on the Sabarimala reference case Tuesday, exploring the balance between religious autonomy and state regulation. The court examined whether giving religious groups absolute control over temple affairs could lead to discrimination. The hearing addressed the interplay between constitutional Articles 25 and 26, which respectively grant state regulatory power and religious institutional autonomy.

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