Indian Young Lawyers Association vs The State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court ruled that Rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorisation of Entry) Rules, 1965, which restricts the entry of women aged 10 to 50 into the Sabarimala Temple, is unconstitutional as it violates Articles 14, 15, 25, and 51A(e) of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that places of public worship must be open to all classes of Hindus as per Section 3 of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorisation of Entry) Act, 1965. The judgment mandates the Government of Kerala and the relevant authorities to ensure the entry of female devotees, thereby upholding gender equality in religious practices.