Analysis

In this issue, we shortlist four important judgements from 24 to 28 August 2026 with one bonus decision from 22 August.

Justice Sandeep Mehta’s leaked letters present a unique opportunity for the Supreme Court to reassure public faith in itself

A brief history of how the three-year practice rule has evolved since 1924

The Supreme Court holds that the polluter pays principle presupposes a proven polluter and a documented ecological baseline.

SAMADHAN began in April as a pre-settlement exercise; 3285 cases were listed during the Special Lok Adalat and 240.94 crores was disbursed

The nine-judge 'industry' verdict settles pending cases, disclaims the new Code, leaves the rest open.

Petitioners flagged a “common concern” over the committee as SG Mehta described the application “very mischievous”

The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 paves the way for yet another round of litigation