CJI Gavai said achieving gender justice is not women’s responsibility alone, urging men to share power for society’s liberation while delivering the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on the theme Justice for All: Building a Gender Equal and Inclusive India.
Justice Bela Trivedi retired from the Supreme Court of India on May 16, 2025, leaving behind a significant legacy of impactful judgments on constitutional rights, gender justice, and criminal law. Known for her independence and judicial courage, she made pivotal contributions, including dissenting opinions. Her departure was marked by controversy but highlighted her commitment to justice.
The Central Government defended the criminalization of instant triple talaq, stating that it protects the rights of married Muslim women and promotes gender justice and equality. The 2019 law aims to safeguard women affected by triple talaq, following the Supreme Court’s invalidation of the practice and its review of the law. The government emphasized the legislative role in determining criminal conduct based on current social conditions.
