Sabarimala Rekindles Women's Rights Debate: Mosques, FGM, Fire Temples Under Scrutiny

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News18•17-02-2026, 11:58
Sabarimala Rekindles Women's Rights Debate: Mosques, FGM, Fire Temples Under Scrutiny
- •Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict, impacting women's entry into places of worship.
- •The 2018 ruling struck down age-based ban, but a 2019 split decision called for closer look.
- •Sabarimala debate opened doors for challenges against restrictions in mosques, FGM in Dawoodi Bohra community, and Parsi women's entry into fire temples.
- •Petitions challenge mosque entry restrictions for Muslim women, citing constitutional rights.
- •FGM and Parsi fire temple entry cases now part of larger constitutional review on religious practices vs. fundamental rights.
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