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INDIAN YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION vs THE STATE OF KERALA

Supreme Court of IndiaJudgment

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CourtSupreme Court of India
Record typeJudgment
Diary numberDiary No. 18956/2006
Date of decision
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  • HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
  • HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
  • HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
  • HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA
  • HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN
DisposalThe Court struck down the restrictions, declared Rule 3(b) and notifications invalid, and held that women of all ages h…
Reportingreportable
Acts
  • Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorisation of Entry) Act, 1965
  • Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorization of Entry) Rules, 1965
  • Travancore - Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act, 1950
  • Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  • Indian Penal Code (various sections on social discrimination and untouchability)
Sections
  • Articles 14, 15, 17, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32 of the Constitution of India
  • Article 290A
  • Section 3, 4 of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorisation of Entry) Act, 1965
  • Section 2(c), 3, 4 of the same Act
  • Section 3(b) of the Rules, 1965

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