The Supreme Court declined an oral plea seeking immediate action against BJP Minority Morcha leader Nazia Elahi Khan over alleged remarks about Prophet Muhammad. The Court advised filing a proper petition, emphasising that sensitive matters must proceed through established legal procedures rather than informal requests.
CJI Surya Kant highlighted concerns over unequal international scrutiny faced by Global East and Global South nations. Speaking at the St Petersburg International Legal Forum, he said developing countries continue addressing colonial legacies, institutional challenges and poverty while facing pressures not equally applied to wealthier nations.
