Raju: In a case where a denomination seeks to deny... ... Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Hearing [Day 13]

Raju: In a case where a denomination seeks to deny the right of an individual to practice their faith, it will become necessary to examine first, whether the denomination’s claim is at all protected by A.26 or whether it is not in fact a matter of religion.

Only if it is established that it is a matter of religion, must there be an examination of the specifics of how and to what extent the individual is seeking to practice their religion- how and to what extent the denomination seeks to prohibit or control the individual’s right; and the consequent impact on other fundamental rights.