Supreme Court Rejects Information from 'WhatsApp University' in Religious Freedom Debate
Respect all views except Whatsapp University: SC
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The Supreme Court of India emphasized its respect for diverse opinions but dismissed information from 'WhatsApp University' during a hearing on women's discrimination in religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. The court's remarks came as it examined the complexities of defining essential religious practices.
- 01Supreme Court respects diverse views but rejects information from 'WhatsApp University'.
- 02The hearing addressed women's discrimination in religious places, notably the Sabarimala Temple.
- 03CJI Surya Kant emphasized the distinction between personal opinions and judicial reasoning.
- 04The court previously ruled against the ban on women entering the Sabarimala Temple.
- 05The complexity of defining essential religious practices was highlighted.
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During a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India stated it respects the views of eminent authors and thinkers but cannot accept information from 'WhatsApp University'. This statement was made by Chief Justice Surya Kant and a nine-judge Constitution bench while discussing petitions regarding discrimination against women in religious places, particularly the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, representing the Dawoodi Bohra community, argued for the acceptance of knowledge from all sources. However, Justice B V Nagarathna humorously remarked that knowledge from 'WhatsApp University' should not be included. The court's ongoing discussions also reflect its challenges in defining essential versus non-essential religious practices, as highlighted by a previous ruling that lifted the ban on women aged 10 to 50 entering the Sabarimala Temple, deeming the ban unconstitutional.
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The Supreme Court's remarks may influence public perception of information sources in legal and religious discussions.
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