Parmeshwar: mylords must recognise the struggle... ... Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 16]

Parmeshwar: mylords must recognise the struggle and must accord protection under article 25(1) irrespective of caste, birth etc.

before constitution came enforced, the temple entry laws were amended and all were allowed irrespective of caste. irrespective of caste or dissent, all hindus must have access. if mylords because of article 17, article 25(1) stand, it will only protect one group.

the enabling provision was there because n number of statutes protected temple entry. Dr Singhvi said article 25 allows you to entry the compound of the temple and then article 26 works. that is not so. article 25(1) is not just a right to enter, it is a right to entry, pray and perform and it is only available to a believer only. if you are a believer, you can walk in. after 75 years, we can't say temple entry survive because of enabling provision.