New Delhi, February 16: The Supreme Court will commence hearings on the review petitions concerning the Sabarimala case on April 7. A nine-judge constitutional bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, will address a set of petitions challenging the court’s September 2018 decision that allowed women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
The bench has outlined a detailed schedule to conclude arguments by April 22. All parties involved have been instructed to submit their written submissions by March 14 or earlier.
Referring to a previous order from February 10, 2020, the Supreme Court noted that seven legal questions had already been formulated for consideration by the nine-judge bench.
In its directive, the Supreme Court stated, “In this context and with the aim of ultimately resolving the pending legal questions in these matters, we direct the parties to file their written submissions by March 14 or earlier.”
According to the schedule set by the Supreme Court, parties supporting the review petitions will be heard from April 7 to 9. Those opposing the review will present their arguments from April 14 to 16.
If there are any rebuttal arguments, they will be heard on April 21, followed by final submissions from the amicus curiae, expected to conclude on April 22.
The bench, presided over by Chief Justice Chandrachud, instructed, “The parties will adhere to the above schedule. The nodal counsel will prepare internal arrangements in consultation with the parties’ lawyers to ensure that oral arguments from both sides are heard within the stipulated timeframe.”
During the proceedings, the Supreme Court remarked that the work of the constitutional bench is “more important than anything else,” urging both parties to keep their schedules clear for the specified dates.
The Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, informed the Supreme Court that the central government is supporting the review petitions.
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