"I fully support and welcome the decision of the High Court. There is no way you can discriminate (between men and women). The Constitution gives equal rights to everyone," Chavan said.
"You cannot discriminate against women by citing some traditions. All such traditions are a means to keep status of women secondary to that of men," he said.
"This (discrimination) is not acceptable at all. Whichever the place, we should strive for equality," the Congress MLA said.