Justice Bagchi observed that even if a majority supports a particular practice, courts are duty-bound to examine whether such practices comply with constitutional guarantees of equality, dignity, and liberty.
The remarks came amid discussions on the balance between religious customs and fundamental rights.
The Constitution Bench is presently examining broader questions relating to religious freedom, essential religious practices, and the extent to which constitutional morality can prevail over social or majority sentiment.
[Kantaru Rajeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association]
