The Supreme Court of India is deliberating whether it has the authority to classify certain religious practices as superstitious. The Centre argues that such determinations should be left to the legislature, citing a lack of scholarly competence in secular courts. The discussion arises from petitions related to the Sabarimala temple case.

• 01Supreme Court asserts its jurisdiction to define superstitious practices.
• 02The Centre claims that secular courts lack the expertise to make such determinations.
• 03Justice Bagchi questions the implications of classifying witchcraft as a religious practice.
• 04The court is reviewing the locus standi of petitioners in the Sabarimala case.
• 05Hearing on the matter will continue, with significant implications for future cases.

The court's ruling could influence how religious practices are viewed legally in India, affecting various communities and their beliefs.