The Sabarimala temple case women entry equality debate has re-emerged before a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, raising fundamental questions about the balance between religious freedom and constitutional rights. This editorial explores the legal, social, and philosophical tensions at the heart of the issue, offering a clear and compelling analysis of what is at stake for India’s democratic and pluralistic framework.

In a landmark judgment on December 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared dowry a "constitutional wrong," calling for a systemic overhaul of dowry prohibition enforcement. This editorial unpacks the verdict in State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Ajmal Beg & Ors, analyzing the shift from punitive measures to educational reform and the urgent need to dismantle the financial foundations of patriarchal marriage.