Dhavan says the Kerala HC has also referred to the references cited by the Karnataka HC judgment.

Justice Gupta : You want us not to do what the Kerala HC has done.

Dhavan : I agree. But if we were to interpret the text, the answer of the text is that it is farz. But I don't go that far. If it is a ritual that is prevalant, and is bona fide, your lordships will allow.

Justice Gupta : Regardless of the mandate of the holy book?

Dhavan : Provided it is not against the holy book. To that extent enquiry can be there.