Kerala Malankara Orthodox Syrian church

The petitioners submitted that the Church is forcing the members to mandatorily confess and make payment of dues. Such practices done in church, are of public nature, affecting human dignity and liberty of thought.

The petition also highlights sexual exploitation of women and blackmailing women out of their confessions and if the person refuses to confess his part, then that person’s name will be struck off from the parish register and he/she is barred from all the activities of church.