The case was filed on the exclusion of women of menstruating age from the Sabarimala shrine which was dedicated to a celibate God. The case questioned as to whether this exclusionary practice amounts to discrimination.

The case was filed under the concerns of black magic and superstitious acts being spread through gifts and monetary benefits.

Three children of Jehovah’s Witnesses faith refused to sing the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ as it ruled against the principles of their religion.