Sabarimala reference: Modi govt vs Hindu outfits over control of temples

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The Supreme Court's nine-judge bench is examining constitutional questions about temple control and women's entry rights at Sabarimala shrine. The BJP-led Centre argues state governments shouldn't appoint temple priests, citing religious expertise requirements. Hindu organizations oppose the government's stance, seeking complete temple autonomy. The case examines the balance between individual rights under Article 25 and religious denomination rights under Article 26 of the Constitution.

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