Supreme Court Reverses Early Release for Bilkis Bano Case Convicts

The Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on the release of 11 convicts who raped Bilkis Bano and killed her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots, challenging the Gujarat government's decision to release them in 2022. The convicts were released using an obsolete law, sparking widespread condemnation. Bilkis Bano was not informed about the release, and some of the released convicts were seen receiving a hero's welcome. The court had reserved its verdict after a hearing and questioned the government's decision, while petitions were filed against the release by various individuals and political figures.