During a hearing on May 7, 2026, the Supreme Court of India expressed concerns that allowing individuals to question religious practices in constitutional courts could lead to a flood of petitions, jeopardizing both religion and civilization. The nine-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, is reviewing petitions related to discrimination against women in religious settings, including those affecting the Dawoodi Bohra community. A significant focus is on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in 1986, which seeks to overturn a 1962 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the Bombay Prevention of Excommunication Act, 1949. This Act had made the excommunication of community members illegal, a practice central to the Dawoodi Bohra faith. Senior advocate Raju Ramachandran, representing reformist members of the community, argued that practices impacting fundamental rights should not be shielded by constitutional protections. Justices Nagarathna and Sundresh highlighted the potential chaos that could ensue from questioning religious practices, emphasizing the need for stability in a diverse society. Justice Nagarathna stated that India's strength lies in its pluralism, while Ramachandran countered that no practice should contradict constitutional values. The court's deliberations continue as it seeks to navigate the complexities of religious freedoms and constitutional rights.