There are two things which must be considered: 1.... ... [Sabarimala Reference]Nine-Judge Bench Hearing- Live-Updates From Supreme Court

There are two things which must be considered:

1. There are modes of worship, rituals, observances, ceremonies that constitute a religion. It cannot be limited to a doctrine. So, what is this religion.

2. Whether a particular facet is essential or not. Or it will be decided by the denomination concerned. So, the issue is whether the ‘essential practice test’ should be decided by the Court or the religious denomination.