CJI: the effect is that if you refuse this... ... Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Hearing [Day 13]

CJI: the effect is that if you refuse this religious dictact, the consequence is excommunication and then the 2016 Act comes into picture

Adv Nizam Pasha: it is not a subject matter of excommunication

J Bagchi: if the minor's parents refuses would that be ex communication?

Adv Pasha: there is no ex communication

J Bagchi: it is a consequence of breaching the dictat of Dai

Pasha: it is mandatory but no consequence like for instance circumcision

J Bagchi: circumcision is not the same as FGM

J Nagarathna: what is the object

Pasha: it is to increase the sexual pleasure of women

J Amanullah: I am very surprised, get your facts correct its not the same as circumcision