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Supreme Court Slams WhatsApp University as Sabarimala Religious Freedom Bench Hears Women Entry Case

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Supreme Court Slams WhatsApp University as Sabarimala Religious Freedom Bench Hears Women Entry Case

Judges say they’ll read experts, not viral forwards

The Supreme Court, hearing petitions tied to religious freedom and discrimination, said it respects learned opinions but dismissed “WhatsApp University” information as unreliable. The remarks came during proceedings before a nine-judge bench examining rules around women’s entry into temples, including the Sabarimala matter. Lawyers cited scholarly works while arguing how constitutional rights should apply.

  • Supreme Court rejected “WhatsApp University” as untrustworthy
  • Bench is hearing petitions on women’s temple entry
  • Proceedings focus on religious freedom and discrimination
  • Arguments relied on scholarly research cited by lawyers
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