Analysis

In this Issue of SCO.LR, we bring you five important judgements from 5 January to 10 January 2026.

Media commentary has been almost unanimous in calling out the Court’s flimsy legal reasoning in its denial of bail to Khalid and Imam

This winter, the Supreme Court witnessed Presidential Reference opinion, two Constitution Bench decisions and retirement of Justice Gavai

Counsel debated whether coequal Houses can take divergent decisions on identical impeachment motions

A recent remark by the CJI suggests judicial hierarchy begins to fray when resources, urgency and influence determine access to justice

By denying bail to Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, the Supreme Court could have precipitated a doctrinal shift with implications for undertrials

A recent report from the Square Circle Clinic highlights the need for rigorous intervention in India’s legal aid landscape.

Counsel argued that admission by both Houses is mandatory and questioned powers of the Deputy Chairman