Article 14 of the Indian Constitution ensures Right to equality, which is also a part of basic

structure of our constitution. Article 25 of Indian Constitution guaranteed the right to practice,
profess and propagate any religion. Any practice which is an essential integral part to the religion
is allowed, but the same must be in consonance with the basic structure of the constitution. In the
instance on ban on entry of women in religious places, although religious denomination have right
to manage the internal affairs, but if it is discarding the cardinal principles on which are
constitution is drafted, such practice must be struck down. Discrimination on the bases of gender
at the place of worship cannot be consider as an essential and integral part of any religion. Thus,
such practice of ban on entry of women at religious place is prima facie discriminatory and
defeating the basic fundamental right of women. In this manner Article 14 provides a protection
from unreasonable religious practice, even if they are essential and integral to the religion.

Similarly article 15 was a special provision drafted by our forefathers for the upliftment of women
as pre-independence era have seen discrimination with them. Article 15 is also based on the
cardinal principle of equality which is basic to our Constitution. The main purpose of this provision
is to ensure equality and uplift women in the society. Therefore, for protection of Women’s rights,
such evil religious practices based on gender discrimination must be abolish.