Exclusive: 'No state can undermine Constitution,' says advocate Indira Jaising on Bilkis order

On Preeti Choudhry's prime time show, the focus was on the recent developments in the Bilkis Bano case, which has gripped the nation's attention.

The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment, overturning the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts involved in the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The apex court deemed the release as obtained through fraud, reinstating the quest for justice in a case that has been emblematic of the communal violence that scarred Gujarat.

The show featured senior lawyer Indira Jaising, who represented one of the petitioners, providing her legal insights into the implications of the Supreme Court's order. Additionally, three petitioners who had challenged the convicts' release joined the debate, adding depth to the discussion with their perspectives. They highlighted the lack of remorse shown by the convicts, who were even celebrated upon their release, an act that sparked outrage and underscored the societal and systemic challenges faced in the fight against sexual violence and the pursuit of justice in India.