Surya Kant
Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Arundhati Roy's Memoir Over Smoking Cover Image
Dec 05, 2025 08:56 pm CST
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to ban Arundhati Roy's memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' over its cover image showing the author smoking, ruling that the photograph does not promote tobacco products and therefore doesn't violate India's advertising regulations. The judgment upholds an earlier Kerala High Court decision that determined the literary work's cover doesn't constitute commercial cigarette promotion.
From Village to Supreme Court: The Inspiring Journey of Chief Justice Surya Kant, India's Legal Trailblazer
Nov 24, 2025 03:39 pm CST
Chief Justice Surya Kant's remarkable journey from a small Haryana village to becoming India's top judge showcases his determination and legal excellence. As the first person from Haryana to hold this prestigious position since 1950, his story reflects overcoming humble beginnings through education and perseverance, while making significant contributions to India's judicial landscape through landmark verdicts on constitutional matters, electoral rights, and gender equality.