'Ek Mahila Ke Liye Mangalsutra Se Badhkar Kuch Nahin': Woman Removes Jewellery, Makes Emotional Plea Before Justice Surya Kant
Highly emotional scenes unfolded in the Supreme Court on Monday when a woman appearing in person pleaded desperately with a bench led by Justice Surya Kant, stating that a prolonged 15-year legal ordeal had entirely destroyed her family and left her unable to provide food or education for her children.
Highly emotional scenes unfolded in the Supreme Court on Monday when a woman appearing in person pleaded desperately with a bench led by Justice Surya Kant, stating that a prolonged 15-year legal ordeal had entirely destroyed her family and left her unable to provide food or education for her children. The petitioner, a resident of Hyderabad, was appearing in person before the court when she grew visibly distressed, referencing the ultimate financial and personal sacrifices she had made over the course of the litigation, including the symbolic value of her jewelry.
The exchange began when Justice Kant informed the petitioner that her matter would be scheduled for a hearing on the following Monday before a designated special bench. Visibly overwhelmed, the woman implored the court to hear her immediately. "For fifteen years, we have not been living a life. Our lives have been ruined. Our entire families have been destroyed," the petitioner told the bench. ‘Don’t Cross the Limit’: Lawyer Tells Judge After Heated Argument Breaks Out Inside Jharkhand High Court, Gets Contempt Notice As Video Goes Viral.
In response to her distress, Justice Kant advised her not to incur the financial burden of traveling from Hyderabad to New Delhi for the next session, suggesting that she utilize the court's online video-conferencing facilities instead. However, the petitioner insisted on appearing physically in the courtroom, emphasizing the deep pain her family has suffered. "No sir, we will come. The words of our hearts must touch your heart, sir... We are not even able to give food or education to our children now," she said.
As she spoke about her compounding financial and emotional distress, she made an impassioned reference to her circumstances, stating, "There is nothing greater than a mangalsutra for a woman, sir. What is left around my neck now?" Justice Kant maintained a calm approach while enforcing structural court procedures. He reassured the petitioner that her case was being prioritized, confirming it would be listed at the very top of the board before the special bench next week to guarantee her a comprehensive hearing.
"Next week there will be a special bench. Only this matter will be listed before that special bench on top of the board... So, you will get a hearing," Justice Kant affirmed, reiterating that she would be permitted to present her arguments for as long as she wished. Andhra Pradesh HC Viral Video: High Court Judge Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao Orders ‘Indolent’ Advocate Sent to Police Custody, CJI Surya Kant Seeks Report.
Woman Removes Jewellery, Makes Emotional Plea Before SC
[A woman pleads while taking off her jewellery in #SupremeCourt]
Petitioner (appearing in person):
Milord, Milord. I am from Hyderabad. Ek shabd hamara bhi sun lijiye, Milord. For fifteen years...
CJI Kant: Madam, your matter will be heard next Monday.
Petitioner: No, please,… pic.twitter.com/0V10Ff3uZg
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Under current Supreme Court protocols, specific categories of complex or long-standing litigations are referred to specialized benches to ensure focused adjudication. While the specific legal details of her underlying 15-year case were not immediately detailed in the courtroom exchange, the apex court's assurance of a top-of-the-board listing indicates an expedited review of her grievances next week.
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