Analysis

Why the challenge to the EC law must be heard by five judges

Whether the selection committee may have an executive majority is yet to be judicially settled.

Judges

Justice Sunita Agarwal

Justice Agarwal was appointed to the Supreme Court on 6 October 2026. Our profile covers her career and notable judgements.

Judges

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya

Justice Upadhyaya was appointed to the Supreme Court on 6 October 2026. Our profile covers his career and notable judgements.

Judges

Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh

Justice Singh was appointed to the Supreme Court on 6 October 2026. Our profile covers his career and notable judgements.

Analysis | Desk Brief

From “Resolution” to “Statement”

Three new judges were recommended to the Supreme Court. The Collegium said little about them. We asked practitioners.

SCO.LR

Adjudicating Authority’s Power to Recall CIRP

The Supreme Court held that the Adjudicating Authority under the IBC possesses the power and jurisdiction to recall an order admitting a Section 9 petition and initiating CIRP

Legislative Privileges under Article 194 and the Freedom of Speech

Pending

N. Ravi v Speaker, Legislative Assembly Chennai

The Supreme Court will decide if the immunities enjoyed by law makers under Article 194 overrides the fundamental right to freedom of speech under Article 19

Definition of “Industry”

Decided

State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh

A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the triple test laid down in Bangalore Water-Supply & Sewerage Board v R. Rajappa. (1978) will determine all pending industrial disputes.

Citizenship Amendment Act

Pending

Indian Union Muslim League v Union of India

The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

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