SC refers plea on female genital mutilation to 5-judge bench
The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge bench a plea seeking a declaration that the practice of female circumcision prevalent in Dawoodi Bohra community amounts to female genital mutilation. The plea claimed the practice violates the right to life and dignity. Dawoodi Bohra Women's Association for Religious Freedom defended the practise saying it is different from genital mutilation.