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Justice B V Nagarathna: Women cannot be ‘untouchables’ for 3 days every month

Justice B.V. Nagarathna strongly criticized the historical practice of isolating menstruating women, deeming it a form of “untouchability.” While hearing arguments on the Sabarimala temple entry ban, she questioned the validity of such social customs. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta countered, arguing the deity’s unique attributes and devotees’ faith should not be tested by gender equality standards.

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