Sabarimala case: SC says it has right to hold what is superstitious practice in religion, Centre opposes

In the Sabarimala case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it has the right and jurisdiction to hold what is a superstitious practice in a religion. The apex court said this in response to the Centre's submission that a secular court cannot decide the issue as judges are experts in the field of law, not religion. A nine-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths.