Sabarimala reference hearing: Live updates from Supreme Court - Day 7
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Summary
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is examining seven important legal questions concerning religious rights and freedoms in India. The top court began hearing the reference arising out of the Sabarimala review case on April 7.The Court's verdict will have a major impact on various individual cases including whether women can be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.The reference is connected to the top court's September 2018 verdict in which a 5-judge Const
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Bar and Bench
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
3 changes recorded for this policy.
Description Wednesday, 22 April 2026 via barandbench
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is examining seven important legal questions concerning religious rights and freedoms in India. The top court began hearing the reference arising out of the Sabarimala review case on April 7.The Court's verdict will have a major impact on various individual cases including whether women can be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.The reference is connected to the top court's September 2018 verdict in which a 5-judge Const
Type Wednesday, 22 April 2026 via barandbench
legislation
Sectors Wednesday, 22 April 2026 via barandbench
Digital & Technology, Gender & Women, Social Protection