K V Viswanathan
K V Viswanathan is an esteemed Indian judge currently serving as a judge on the Supreme Court of India. Known for his commitment to justice and his strong judicial philosophy, he has presided over various significant cases that have shaped Indian law. His recent involvement in a landmark judgment has brought attention to the rights of persons with disabilities, as he addressed the outdated medical eligibility criteria for aspiring doctors, advocating for a more inclusive approach that recognizes functional abilities rather than physical limitations.
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Justices Nagarathna and Viswanathan said if the victims of an offence had the right to appeal against acquittal or lesser punishment awarded to the accused.
SC: Victims of crime, their heirs can appeal if accused are let off | India News
India· 2025-08-25
Justice K V Viswanathan was part of the Supreme Court bench that ruled on the release of convicts serving fixed life sentences.
Convict given fixed life for 20 yrs entitled to be freed after term: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-12
Justice K V Viswanathan led the bench that discussed the implications of the Karnataka HC's ruling.
SC alarmed by Karnataka HC's retro use of 'grounds of arrest' order | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
Justice K V Viswanathan is part of the Supreme Court bench examining the eligibility of OBC quota based on paternal caste.
Is single OBC mother's child entitled to OBC tag? SC lens on paternal link | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-24
Justice K V Viswanathan was part of the Supreme Court bench that ruled on the gangrape case.
Rape by one of a gang makes others responsible, equally punishable: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05
K V Viswanathan is another Justice on the bench addressing the Waqf (Amendment) Act issues.
No SC stay as govt puts key waqf law provisions on hold | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-18
K V Viswanathan is a justice on the Supreme Court bench reviewing the Waqf Amendment Act.
Waqf case: Supreme Court may pass 3-point interim order after Thursday hearing | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-16
Justice K V Viswanathan was involved in the hearings regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Waqf Act row: Will Muslims be allowed to be part of Hindu trusts? SC questions Centre | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-16
Justice K V Viswanathan was included in the bench that criticized the misuse of criminal law in civil matters.
Rule of law appears to have completely broken down in UP, says SC | Lucknow NewsIndia· 2025-04-08
Justice K V Viswanathan wrote the judgment regarding the 'both hands intact' requirement.
SC rejects decades-old 'both handsintact' requirement to study MBBS | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-21