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Who was the dissenting Judge in the Apex Court’s Sabarimala verdict?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Justice Indira Banerjee
  2. Justice Nariman
  3. Justice Khanwilkar
  4. Justice Indu Malhotra

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Justice Indu Malhotra

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Justice Indu Malhotra 📚 Explanation: In the historic 4:1 verdict that allowed women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple, Justice Indu Malhotra was the lone dissenting voice. She argued that issues of deep religious faith should not be subjected to judicial scrutiny unless they are irrational or oppressive.