Sabarimala Temple Violence: Around 1,400 Protesters Arrested by Kerala Police, 250 Cases Registered

Kochi, October 25: Around 1,400 people have been arrested till now by the Kerala Police for protesting against the Supreme Court’s decision of allowing women of all ages, reported CNN News18. Meanwhile, 250 cases have also been registered against the protesters. In a crucial judgment on September 28, the apex court pronounced the verdict by 4:1 majority. The then Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, Justices AM Khanwilkar, Nariman, Chandrachud were in favour of allowing the entry, while Justice Indu Malhotra dissented.

The apex court’s verdict on Sabarimala Temple has evoked mixed reactions, while the BJP and Kerala Congress unit opposed women’s entry in the shrine, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government said it would follow the apex court’s order. As per the belief women in their menstrual age are not allowed to enter the historic Ayyappa shrine. Smriti Irani Hits Back At Those Trolling Her For Her Remark on Sabarimala Temple With This Picture Captioned 'Hum Bolega to Bologe ki Bolta Hai'

The devotees contended that they were not a party in the case in which the SC had passed the judgment and thus should now be heard. The top court has agreed to hear the pleas seeking review of its judgment on November 13. Sabarimala Verdict News Updates: Supreme Court Allows Entry of Women of All Age-Groups in Ayyappa Temple

Earlier on October 19, woman activist Rehana Fatima and Kavitha Jakkal, a journalist, had tried and failed to enter the Sabarimala temple. Both of them had to stop after the head priest warned them that he would close the gates and stop all the rituals. After the police explained to them the whole scenario, both of them agreed to return.

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