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NISA president V P Zuhra said that there were no records stating that the Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad had opposed women entering mosques and offering prayers. (Representational Image | PTI)

Muslim women group to move SC seeking entry in all mosques

NISA, a progressive women's forum, will also fight for appointing them as 'imams' (clerics).

11 Oct 2018 9:16 PM

A five-judge constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak Misra, had in its 4:1 verdict, said banning the entry of women into the shrine is gender discrimination and that the practice violates rights of Hindu women. (Photo: File)

SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

The submission of president of National Ayyappa Devotees Association had contended that verdict lifting ban was 'untenable and irrational'.

09 Oct 2018 11:27 AM

Dipak Misra, who demitted office on October 2, also questioned how anyone can indulge in moral policing when there is a rule of law and a robust and independent judiciary. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Individual can't be bereft of constitutional morality': Dipak Misra

Ex-CJI also made a strong plea for cultivating idea of tolerance, acceptance and respecting others' views.

05 Oct 2018 9:14 PM

On October 28, the Supreme Court lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age into Sabarimala temple. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Accept Sabarimala verdict, will make arrangements for women’: Kerala CM

Travancore Devaswom Board has not taken any decision to go for any review in this regard, Pinarayi Vijayan said.

03 Oct 2018 2:52 PM

The activists held aloft placards, stating that the court was not bigger than Lord Ayyappa and demanded that the state and central government enact suitable legislation to maintain the age old ban. (Photo: File)

Woman tries to set herself afire amid protests against Sabarimala verdict

On October 28, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Dipak Misra lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age into the shrine.

03 Oct 2018 8:43 AM

Rahul Easwar, the grandson of Sabarimala priest Kandararu Maheswararu, who died in May this year, said they were going for a review petition. (Photo: Facebook/ Rahul Easwar)

SC verdict 'unbalanced', will fight for lord Ayyappa's rights: Activist Rahul Easwar

SC lifted ban on entry of women in Sabarimala following a 20-year legal battle, ruling that patriarchy cannot be allowed to trump faith.

28 Sep 2018 5:00 PM

Hailing Supreme Court judgement on Sabarimala, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said it is a 'wonderful' judgement that paves way to make Hinduism even more inclusive. (Photo: ANI)

Allowing women to Sabarimala makes Hinduism more inclusive: Maneka

Maneka Gandhi said, 'It opens up the way forward for Hinduism to become even more inclusive and not a property of one caste or one sex.'

28 Sep 2018 3:39 PM

Justice Indu Malhotra said issues which have deep religious connotation should not be tinkered with to maintain secular atmosphere in the country. (Photo: File | PTI)

Justice Indu Malhotra, only woman on bench, dissented on Sabarimala

The only woman judge on 5-judge bench, Justice Indu Malhotra, offered dissenting judgment, disagreeing with her peers.

28 Sep 2018 1:48 PM

Supreme Court in its 4:1 verdict, said banning entry of women to Kerala's Sabrimala temple is gender discrimination and the practice violates rights of Hindu women. (Photo: ANI)

Allowing women of all ages in Sabrimala ‘disappointing’: Temple head priest

Rahul Easwar, President of the Ayyappa Dharma Sena, said they were going for a review petition.

28 Sep 2018 12:29 PM

Earlier, women said to be of menstrual age were restricted from entering the temple as its presiding deity, Lord Ayyappa is believed to be a staunch celibate.

SC allows women to finally enter Sabarimala; these 4 temples don't

SC ruled said banning entry of women into shrine is gender discrimination and practice violates rights of Hindu women.

28 Sep 2018 11:36 AM

Women can now enter Sabarimala temple. (Photo: PTI)

Bond with God not biology: Women of all ages can enter Sabarimala, rules SC

Earlier, women of the menstrual age, between 10 to 50 years, were restricted from entering the temple premises.

28 Sep 2018 10:55 AM

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