The Supreme Court of India is continuing its hearing on the Sabarimala case, focusing on issues of discrimination against women in religious practices. This marks the 14th day of hearings, where the court is examining pleas related to the Sabarimala temple and broader implications for women's rights in religious contexts. In the last session, Justice Ahsaanuddin Amanullah remarked on the practice of female genital mutilation, describing it as an aberration that undermines human anatomy and rights. Senior advocate Sidharth Luthra argued that such practices, often conducted on minors, violate multiple legal statutes. Justice BV Nagarathna pointed out the integral relationship between religion and Indian society, stressing the need for respect in judicial considerations of religious practices. The court is also deliberating on seven key questions regarding the right to freedom of religion under Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution, including the interplay of individual rights and those of religious denominations. The nine-judge bench, presided over by Chief Justice Surya Kant, aims to address these complex issues while considering India's diverse societal fabric.