The Supreme Court’s ongoing hearings in the landmark Sabarimala reference case took a significant turn on 5th May, 2026, with strong observations emerging on the issue of exclusion faced by Parsi Zoroastrian women who marry outside the community. A nine-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, is currently examining seven broad […]
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Apex Court Revisits 1908 Verdict Defining Parsi Identity
In a development that could have far reaching implications for the Parsi community, the Supreme Court of India has begun hearing a petition challenging the continued reliance on a 1908 Bombay High Court ruling that has shaped the understanding of “who is a Parsi” for over a century. The case questions the Dinshaw M. Petit […]
