The Supreme Court said Hinduism is a “way of life” and that temple visits or rituals are not mandatory to remain Hindu. In hearings on discrimination at religious sites, including Sabarimala, a nine-judge bench observed that even lighting a lamp at home can demonstrate belief, shaping how religious freedom and faith protections are understood.
A row erupted in Karnataka’s Common Entrance Test over allegations that students were asked to remove their sacred janeu threads before writing. The BJP accused the Congress government of religious discrimination and appeasement, while the college suspended an invigilator and ordered a government probe. Police have also detained staff for questioning as the dispute escalates.
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