The Supreme Court of India, since its constitutional inception, dramatically expanded its role in the realm of rights and governance. Some believe, that through its activism and assertiveness, it has emerged as arguably the most powerful court among democratic polities. Having said this, there appears reasonable suspicion towards it’s intent. The paper reflects how its role in the realm of advancement of rights and governance has been quite selective. This selective activism and assertiveness has caused much injustice to the plights of women in India. The unique intellectual capacity of the apex court has misunderstood the humane demands of social inclusion.