In a written submission ahead of a hearing, the Centre argued that allowing women aged 10-50 into the Sabarimala temple would alter the nature of worship, citing Lord Ayyappa's status as a Naishtika Brahmachari, rather than issues of impurity or inferiority.

The Supreme Court of India has constituted a nine-judge bench, reflecting diversity across faith, region, and gender, to review the long-pending constitutional reference regarding the Sabarimala temple.

India's Supreme Court has notified a nine-judge bench to review the Sabarimala temple case, with hearings scheduled to begin on April 7. The court will re-examine key questions concerning religious freedom, essential practices, and the entry of women into the temple, reviving the review after six years.

Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, questioned how the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold loss cases was purportedly seen with Sonia Gandhi at her residence, sparking a political controversy.

Chief Minister Vijayan has conducted 20 interviews over three days in a media blitz, addressing various issues from Sabarimala to the alleged CPI(M)-BJP deal.

The Kerala High Court has stayed observations made by a vigilance court in the bail order of a Tantri involved in the Sabarimala gold case.

Indian political parties Congress and BJP have slammed the Left government's perceived 'U-turn' on the Sabarimala issue, calling it an election gimmick designed to deceive religious devotees.

Kerala Government urges Supreme Court to consider women’s views on Sabarimala temple entry

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has approached the Kerala High Court seeking to cancel the bail granted to the tantri (chief priest) in connection with the Sabarimala gold loss case.

Women’s entry at Sabarimala remains contested as society navigates between age-old religious customs and India’s commitment to equality

Having already secured statutory bail last month in a related case involving the theft of gold from the Sabarimala Ayyapa temple’s doorframe, a favorable ruling on Wednesday will pave the way for Padmakumar’s release from prison

The former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner has been granted bail in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case.

Kerala HC takes note of suspected irregularities in 'Padi Pooja' bookings at Sabarimala

Pankaj Bhandhari, accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, was pulled up by the Supreme Court today when he applied for bail. "Is there any gold left in Sabarimala?" said Justice Satish Chandra Shar

Final session before Assembly elections witnesses unruly scenes again even as UDF continues protests over Sabarimala gold theft case. Minister P. Rajeeve says ‘this is the most incompetent Opposition in the history of Kerala Assembly’. CM says UDF is ‘smarter than Goebbels at spreading lies’

VACB records statement of Union Minister Suresh Gopi in Sabarimala flag mast probe

Suresh Gopi is among 27 persons who donated gold and cash for installation of flagmast. Officials say actors Mohanlal and Renji Panicker, and film producer M. Renjith, were among the donors, and that the SIT will record their statements

The Tantri was arrested by the Special Investigation Team probing alleged irregularities related to gold-plated encasings at the temple.

The Kerala government has shifted its stance, now backing a review of the 2018 Sabarimala judgment and arguing that the right to religion is not absolute. The Centre also supports the review, with a hearing scheduled in the Supreme Court today.

In Kerala's assembly elections, the ruling LDF is being targeted by Congress and BJP over issues like Sabarimala and a gold theft case, as parties aim to influence Hindu voters.

Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Modi of selectively raising religious issues, questioning his silence on the alleged Sabarimala gold theft and claiming an understanding between the BJP and Kerala's ruling LDF.

Shashi Tharoor writes about the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) U-turn on the Sabarimala issue, suggesting it offers a lesson for religious reform.

Says the government had not moved “even an inch” from its earlier position of allowing women of all ages to enter the temple

Kerala Minister Vasavan stated the government's position on Sabarimala remains consistent, while the Congress and BJP parties have criticized this stance as dishonest.

The Kerala High Court has ruled that there is no need for a CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case.

It seeks explanation on his alleged role in the Sabarimala gold theft case

ED is looking at the Special Investigation Team’s alleged findings related to the Tantri’s financial transactions

The temple board of the Sabarimala temple in India is preparing to defend its ban on women's entry in the Supreme Court.

TDB president K. Jayakumar told a press conference that the resolution would serve as the basis for the affidavit the Board would file with the Supreme Court when the justices meet to review the 2019…

Vigilance officials recorded statements from actors Mohanlal and Dileep as part of an investigation into donations made for the Sabarimala temple flag mast.

The final arguments in the Sabarimala review will center on the balance between faith, dignity, and constitutional rights, and the broader architecture of India's religious freedom jurisprudence.

The Kerala High Court had dismissed his petition against his arrest

The BJP and Congress parties have launched a fresh offensive against the Pinarayi Vijayan government, accusing it of jailing a tantri for revenge over the Sabarimala issue.

Officials say SIT earlier sought legal opinion on overriding certain damning observations made by Kollam Vigilance court while granting bail to Tantri

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan stated that no one will be shielded in the Sabarimala gold theft case, emphasizing that conclusions await the SIT investigation.

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench in India is set to hear pleas concerning women's rights to enter religious places, including the prominent Sabarimala Temple case.

The Indian government has told the Supreme Court that questions of faith regarding the Sabarimala temple are beyond judicial review, advancing a broader doctrinal claim about the attributes of a deity.

India's Supreme Court has announced that a nine-judge bench will begin hearing pleas related to the Sabarimala temple case starting April 7.

Rahul Gandhi has raised questions regarding the Prime Minister's silence on the Sabarimala gold theft incident, implying a possible nexus between the CPM and BJP parties.

The Kerala CPM chief, in an interview, stated that neither BJP nor Congress can criticize over the Sabarimala gold theft, accusing both parties of protecting the accused.

While granting bail to the tantri in February, the Vigilance Court had observed that the SIT failed to produce substantive evidence to support the allegations levelled against him

With thousands of pilgrims arriving every day and the ten-day annual festival set to begin on March 22, authorities scramble to ensure that the shortage does not disrupt essential services

AICC general secretary says CPI(M)’s ‘anti-faith’ approach triggered unrest

The CPI(M) has stated that the Kerala government will make an appropriate decision regarding the contentious issue of women's entry into the Sabarimala temple.

Melsanthi at Malikappuram remitted ₹46.51 lakh and an assistant of the Tantri remitted ₹1.17 lakh at post offices and financial institutions at Sabarimala during the 2025-2026 Mandalam-Makaravilakku season

Mr. Padmakumar is a former CPI(M) MLA and had served as TDB president when the decision was taken to hand over Sabarimala artefacts for replating to prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti in 2019

TDB president says the board will make Sabarimala clean, green, litter-free, and pilgrim-friendly

TDB to file affidavit in SC to protect Sabarimala tradition in women entry issue; announces reforms

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has recorded statements from actors Mohanlal and Dileep as part of its probe into the Sabarimala flag mast case.

​In 2006, the Indian Young Lawyers Association approached the Supreme Court of India, arguing that barring women violated constitutional guarantees of equality and freedom of religion. By 2016, the Court began openly questioning whether such a ban could withstand constitutional scrutiny. In September 2018, a five-judge Constitution Bench delivered a 4 to 1 verdict that shook Kerala.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Pankaj Bhandari's plea against his arrest in connection with the Sabarimala gold loss case on March 19.

“We believe it reflects hostility toward the Tantri. Otherwise, why would the minister criticise a court verdict” Mr. Venugopal said

The Kerala Assembly Budget session resumed amidst uproar from the Opposition, demanding the Devaswom Minister's resignation and alleging Chief Minister's office interference in the Sabarimala gold theft probe.

The Congress party in India is seeking to implicate the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in the 'wrongful arrest' of a Tantri in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, alleging a scapegoat attempt.