2002 Gujarat riots

Supreme Court’s Bilkis Bano verdict exposes fault Lines in justice system

Celebrating the release of convicted rapists and murderers is not just a matter of legal debate but a reflection of societal values.

Supreme court cancels early release of Bilkis Bano rape-murder convicts, slams Gujarat government

The Gujarat government's authority to release the men in 2022 was sharply criticised by the Supreme Court, prompting waves of condemnation from civil society, activists, and opposition politicians.