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“To Resolve the Conflict Between Faith and Women's Rights, CJI Suryakant Constitutes ‘Sarva Dharma Sambhav’ Bench”
Embodying the timeless principle that "justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done," the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Suryakant, has constituted a highly inclusive and historic nine-member bench.
This bench has been entrusted with the responsibility of examining the constitutional validity of socio-religious norms regarding alleged restrictions on women's entry into religious sites—an issue that has been a subject of controversy for a prolonged period. This move is being hailed as a significant step toward resolving the persistent conflict between religious faith and women's rights.
Presided over by Chief Justice Suryakant, this nine-member bench comprises the following Justices:
Justice B.V. Nagarathna
Justice M.M. Sundresh
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah (Muslim)
Justice Augustine G. Masih (Christian)
Justice Prasanna B. Varale (Dalit Justice and Ghazal enthusiast)
Justice R. Mahadevan
Justice Joymalya Bagchi
Justice Aravind Kumar
It is anticipated that the composition of this bench—which includes judges hailing from diverse religious, caste, and social backgrounds—will lend greater credibility and inclusivity to the judicial decision-making process.
According to legal experts, this bench—by giving concrete shape to the maxim that "justice must be seen"—has the potential to render future verdicts on such sensitive socio-religious issues more robust and widely acceptable.
Embodying the timeless principle that "justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done," the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Suryakant, has constituted a highly inclusive and historic nine-member bench.
This bench has been entrusted with the responsibility of examining the constitutional validity of socio-religious norms regarding alleged restrictions on women's entry into religious sites—an issue that has been a subject of controversy for a prolonged period. This move is being hailed as a significant step toward resolving the persistent conflict between religious faith and women's rights.
Presided over by Chief Justice Suryakant, this nine-member bench comprises the following Justices:
Justice B.V. Nagarathna
Justice M.M. Sundresh
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah (Muslim)
Justice Augustine G. Masih (Christian)
Justice Prasanna B. Varale (Dalit Justice and Ghazal enthusiast)
Justice R. Mahadevan
Justice Joymalya Bagchi
Justice Aravind Kumar
It is anticipated that the composition of this bench—which includes judges hailing from diverse religious, caste, and social backgrounds—will lend greater credibility and inclusivity to the judicial decision-making process.
According to legal experts, this bench—by giving concrete shape to the maxim that "justice must be seen"—has the potential to render future verdicts on such sensitive socio-religious issues more robust and widely acceptable.
Embodying the timeless principle that "justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done," the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Suryakant, has constituted a highly inclusive and historic nine-member bench.
This bench has been entrusted with the responsibility of examining the constitutional validity of socio-religious norms regarding alleged restrictions on women's entry into religious sites—an issue that has been a subject of controversy for a prolonged period. This move is being hailed as a significant step toward resolving the persistent conflict between religious faith and women's rights.
Presided over by Chief Justice Suryakant, this nine-member bench comprises the following Justices:
Justice B.V. Nagarathna
Justice M.M. Sundresh
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah (Muslim)
Justice Augustine G. Masih (Christian)
Justice Prasanna B. Varale (Dalit Justice and Ghazal enthusiast)
Justice R. Mahadevan
Justice Joymalya Bagchi
Justice Aravind Kumar
It is anticipated that the composition of this bench—which includes judges hailing from diverse religious, caste, and social backgrounds—will lend greater credibility and inclusivity to the judicial decision-making process.
According to legal experts, this bench—by giving concrete shape to the maxim that "justice must be seen"—has the potential to render future verdicts on such sensitive socio-religious issues more robust and widely acceptable.
