A ‘Moment of Institutional Embarrassment, Supreme Court Failed Its Citizens in 1979 Mathura Rape Case: CJI Gavai Legal updatesHeadlines A ‘Moment of Institutional Embarrassment, Supreme Court Failed Its Citizens in 1979 Mathura Rape Case: CJI Gavai CJI BR Gavai termed the 1979 Mathura Rape Case verdict a “moment of institutional embarrassment,” admitting the Supreme Court failed its citizens. The case sparked India’s women’s rights movement and led to landmark rape law reforms. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... By Aastha 13 November 2025, 12:58 PM13 November 2025, 12:58 PM
