Jaising: “This exercise (about reference or... ... [Sabarimala Reference] Nine Judge Bench Hearing -Live-Updates From Supreme Court

Jaising: “This exercise (about reference or review) should have been conducted by the referring bench.

First, it must be decided whether this order of reference was passed in a review or in a writ.

CJI asks why they must decide these things. IJ responds that that’s because this is a procedure prescribed by law.