Analysis

In this issue, we shortlist five judgements from 27 July to 31 July 2026

The Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law.

Justice Bhuyan’s recent speech brought back questions on public engagements by judges

The Court asked petitioners to amend their plea for guidelines on metallic pellet guns and directed treatment for injured students.

Despite two-weeks of partial working days, the Court resumed full steam ahead in July

The Court has protected protesters and evidence, but postponed the independent mechanism that its own prima facie findings appear to require

The top court asks whether an error in the order granting bail alone can justify re-incarcerating an accused.

The review petitioners proposed training-based alternatives to the three-year Bar practice requirement.