Indian Young Lawyers Association vs The State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court emphasized that any religious practice that discriminates against women based on biological or physiological factors is unconstitutional and indefensible. The Court held that such practices violate the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14 (Right to Equality) and Article 25 (Right to Freedom of Religion) of the Constitution. The judgment calls for a perceptual shift in society to eliminate patriarchal notions and promote gender equality in religious practices.