The Supreme Court questioned Female Genital Mutilation during the Sabarimala reference, highlighting concerns over bodily autonomy, health, dignity, and constitutional limitations under Articles 21, 25, and 26.
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WOMEN DEVOTEES WAIT TILL 50 SABARIMALA
Supreme Court continues Sabarimala hearing on women entry, equality rights, Articles 14, 15, 17, 25 and religious customs.
NO RIGHT TO COMPLETE TENURE APPOINTMENT
Supreme Court of India held employees cannot claim full tenure where appointment order states until further orders, unless action is arbitrary or mala fide.
JOINT STATEMENTS UNDER SECTION 27 EVIDENCE ACT
Supreme Court held joint disclosure statements under Section 27 Evidence Act are admissible only when they lead to distinct discoveries, and acquitted appellants.
SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS BIRTH-BASED RESTRICTION IN SABARIMALA
The Supreme Court examines whether birth-based restrictions in the Sabarimala Temple violate constitutional guarantees of religious freedom and equality under Articles 25, 26 and 25(2)(b).
MERE ENTRY IN MUNICIPAL PROPERTY REGISTER NOT TITLE PROOF
The Supreme Court of India held that municipal property register entries cannot establish ownership, emphasizing registered sale deeds and binding civil court decrees in determining valid property title.