India's High Court Talks About Religion

May 13, 2026, 11:08
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Nine judges in India are looking at religious rules. They want to see if some rules are unfair to people.

Main Body

The judges started this work because of a temple rule. In 2018, the court said women must be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple. Now, the judges are looking at other religions too. The judges talked about Hinduism. One judge said Hinduism is a 'way of life.' People do not have to go to a temple to be Hindu. Even lighting a small lamp at home is enough. But the judges are worried. They do not want to change every small religious rule. They think too many court cases can hurt the history and stability of the country.

Conclusion

The court is still thinking about how to balance laws and religious freedom.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of "To Be"

In this text, we see the most important verb in English: To Be. It connects a person or thing to a description.

Look at these patterns from the text:

  • Hinduism is a way of life.
  • Rules are unfair.

How it works:

  • Is β†’\rightarrow Use for 1 person or 1 thing (Single).
  • Are β†’\rightarrow Use for 2+ people or things (Plural).

πŸ› οΈ Action Words (Present Simple)

When we talk about facts or things that happen regularly, we use simple verbs.

Examples from the story:

  • Judges talk...
  • People do...

Quick Tip: If the person is just one (He/She/It), add an -s to the end.

  • The court thinks... (The court = it)
  • The judge says... (The judge = he/she)

Vocabulary Learning

judge (n.)
a person who decides cases in a court
Example:The judge decided that the case would go to trial.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The court will hear the evidence next week.
religion (n.)
a set of beliefs and practices about a higher power
Example:Many people follow a religion that guides their daily life.
rule (n.)
a statement that says how something should be done
Example:The rule says that you must wear a helmet when riding a bike.
people (n.)
a group of human beings
Example:The people in the town gathered at the square.
women (n.)
adult female human beings
Example:Women have been working in the factory for years.
enter (v.)
to go inside a place
Example:She will enter the temple quietly.
lamp (n.)
a light that can be put on a table or floor
Example:He turned on the lamp to read the book.
home (n.)
the place where a person lives
Example:After school, she went straight home.
worry (v.)
to feel anxious or concerned about something
Example:I worry about my exams every week.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:The company plans to change its policy.
freedom (n.)
the state of being able to act or think freely
Example:Freedom is very important to everyone.