Updated Jan 15, 2021 | 00:01 IST Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court is slated to hear a case on April 26 where damages have been sought for property which was forfeited by the Central government during the 1975 Emergency. Supreme Court of India | Photo Credit: PTI Key Highlights Will court ruling lay precedent to punish accused in decades-old riots, group crimes? Former AG feels no point raking up decades old bad chapter of Indian democracy The Supreme Court is currently examining the issue whether the declaration of a nationwide Emergency in 1975 was unconstitutional and if it would feasible or desirable to pass such orders after decades.