Analysis
Analysis
Many a slip: Supreme Court clamps down on adjournments again
CJI Gavai had restored the practice through letters or slips; a new circular raises the compliance burden to curb their use
20th Mar 2026
Analysis
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s authoritarian project takes root
As countries accommodate the regime, its mix of decree, doctrine & custom posing as ‘constitutional order’ is becoming harder to contest
20th Mar 2026
Analysis
Out of tune: Supreme Court backs off from Dagar-Rahman copyright battle
The SC acted as an ADR forum instead of engaging with issues of originality and authorship in Indian classical music.
20th Mar 2026
Analysis
Who pays for alleged Covid-19 vaccine deaths?
Rachana Gangu v Union of India represents a meaningful doctrinal step by situating the no fault principle within a constitutional frame
18th Mar 2026
Analysis
What is the ‘definition of industry’ case about?
In a case that could reshape the country’s labour jurisprudence, a nine-judge Bench will hear arguments on the scope of the term “industry”
16th Mar 2026
Analysis
SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 3 | Issue 3
In this Issue, we bring you five important judgements from 9 March to 13 March 2026.
16th Mar 2026
Analysis
In a first, Supreme Court gives green signal for passive euthanasia
In Harish Rana’s case, the SC held that artificial nutrition is a “medical treatment” which may be withheld in the patient’s “best interest”
16th Mar 2026
Analysis
SC records Haryana’s refusal to prosecute Prof. Mahmudabad over Operation Sindoor post
State tells the Court sanction to prosecute Mahmudabad declined “as a one-time magnanimity”
16th Mar 2026