The Kerala High Court on Thursday observed that the protest in Sabarimala Temple is against the Supreme Court verdict.
"Protest in Sabarimala Temple is against the Supreme Court's verdict. The strike there is not justifiable," the Kerala High Court said while rejecting bail plea of a native of Thrippunithura, who was one of the protesters stopping women devotees from entering into the Sabarimala Temple and was later arrested by the police.
The Sabarimala Temple and its surrounding areas saw a series of protests in October over the Supreme Court's decision quashing restrictions on the entry of females between 10 and 50 years age group into the holy shrine.
In spite of the apex court's order no female in menstruating ages were able to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple when it opened this October.
Over 3000 protesters were arrested for instigating the violence that broke out in the state, while around 529 cases were registered.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app