New Delhi, July 12 -- At the unveiling of Queering the Law: Beyond Supriyo, retired Supreme Court Judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul made a stirring call for social reform.

Reflecting on a recent case of honour-based violence, Justice Kaul condemned the country's continued obsession with control, especially over relationships, women, and those who challenge social norms.

"Freedom and identity are still seen as threats rather than rights," he said, adding, "Look at what is happening around us. A father shooting his own daughter simply because she chose to live life on her own terms. This is not just an individual crime, it's a symptom of the deep-rooted resistance to autonomy, particularly when it comes to women or anyone who challenges traditiona...