The Supreme Court of India highlighted the resilience of the Indian Constitution on Wednesday by drawing comparisons with the ongoing turmoil in neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh.

During a hearing of the presidential reference case, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath pointed to violent protests shaking both countries. CJI Gavai remarked, “We are proud of our Constitution, see what is happening in neighbouring countries,” referring to the unrest in Nepal where at least 21 people have lost their lives amid an anti-corruption agitation.

Justice Vikram Nath added Bangladesh to the context, citing the student-led protests that forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country earlier this year.

Both nations have seen widespread violence, with young protesters setting government buildings on fire and demanding political accountability from their leaders. Nepal’s parliament was recently set ablaze during demonstrations led largely by Gen-Z citizens, while Bangladesh saw its capital erupt in chaos with student-led marches escalating into violent clashes.

The Indian Supreme Court used these developments as a reminder of the stability that India’s constitutional framework has provided despite its own internal challenges. By contrasting India’s system with the political volatility in neighboring countries, the court underlined the strength and endurance of democratic institutions in the world’s largest democracy.