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Apr
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India’s nine-judge Constitution Bench on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, raised critical questions regarding the intersection of individual fundamental rights and essential religious practices. During the ongoing hearing on gender discrimination at religious sites, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah questioned whether the Constitution would remain a silent spectator if a devoted believer is permanently barred from touching a deity based solely on their lineage or birth. The Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, is currently examining the broader scope of religious freedom under Article 25 and whether traditional temple characteristics can override constitutional guarantees…