J Sai Deepak

The typical 'modern' Indian mind still seeks validation on benchmarks set by the erstwhile colonial master, which it has internalized so deep within its consciousness that it has come to accept them as not just the normal but also the ideal.

The petitioner is being represented by Senior Advocate Arvind Datar and advocate J Sai Deepak.

Almost four months since the SC allowed women of menstrual age into the Sabarimala temple, the court today began hearing the review petitions challenging its September verdict.

Earlier, the priests and the Pandalam royal family had refused to hold talks with the leftist government of Kerala.

I have not gone to Sabarimala. I do not know if I will. But it impacts me

The protest is led by the Pandalam Royal Family, which was one of the respondents in the case and are believed to be the family of Lord Ayappa.

J Sai Deepak added that People For Dharma and him would explore all possible legal options in this matter. 

Justice Malhotra stated that the shrine and deity at Sabarimala are protected by article 25

The bench ruled that the age restriction is a violation of religious rights of Hindu women

The Central Government too opposed the ban