Justice Through Art: Nyaay Kala Exhibition To Reimagine Landmark Judgements At Nyaay Sabha 2026

The exhibition will be designed as a curated art corridor featuring original works by emerging and contemporary artists, including Aban Raza, Chhering Negi, and Pashikanti Swami, among others. Through their works, the artists reinterpret some of the most significant moments in India's legal history. The exhibition visually explores the human stories behind transformative court decisions—the lives they affected, the social tensions they exposed, and the lasting impact these rulings continue to have on Indian society.

The exhibition has been conceptually mentored by Senior Advocate and artist Anjana Prakash, former judge of the Patna High Court. It will be inaugurated by her at 3:00 p.m. on 14 March, followed by a walkthrough of the showcase.

Each featured piece acts both as a historical reflection and contemporary commentary, inviting audiences to engage with ideas of justice in new ways. For members of the legal fraternity, the exhibition provides a window into an alternative dimension of landmark judgments, interpreted through the perspectives of artists, most of whom do not have a legal background. Visitors will encounter artistic interpretations of landmark decisions such as Shah Bano Begum (1985), which reshaped debates around gender justice and religious rights; Kesavananda Bharati (1973), whose Basic Structure doctrine fundamentally altered India's constitutional landscape; and Union Carbide, which continues to influence jurisprudence relating to corporate accountability.

By bringing together a diverse group of artists to express their interpretations of legal milestones, the exhibition creates a space for conversations around rights, equality, and accountability, and seeks to bridge the gap between law and lived experience.

The exhibition will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 14 and 15 March 2026.