The Delhi high court bar association felicitated litigants who fought for justice and won against many odds, impacting society. Asha Devi, Nirbhaya's mother, won the criminal cases category award. Neelam Krishnamoorthy, Uphaar Victims Association President, won the lifetime achievement award. Disability activist Nipun Malhotra received the specially abled persons award. Shayara Banu's plea led to the striking down of triple talaq. Former chief justice of India NV Ramana hailed them as 'crusaders of justice'.