In a recent Supreme Court hearing regarding the Sabarimala review case, senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy argued that for civilizations to thrive, religions must undergo reform. She addressed the concern that reform could undermine religious beliefs, asserting that the framers of the Indian Constitution intended for reforms to coexist with religious practices without destabilizing them. Guruswamy emphasized that the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion to uphold individual conscience, suggesting that social reforms can enhance civilizations. Other advocates, including Shadan Farasat, cautioned against allowing public morality to influence judicial decisions, as it could reflect transient social prejudices. Sanjay Hegde further noted that any customs that contradict fundamental rights are not protected by their antiquity, reinforcing the need for a balance between religious practices and constitutional rights.