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From Boston to Bhopal? The SC’s new publication on gender stereotypes

While the 2026 Report promises more practical training for judges, it may turn out less useful to tackle all kinds of gender stereotypes

Mihir R

7th Aug 2026

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Vanashakti III | Judgement Summary

The Bench held that the Environment (Protection) Act allows limited post-facto environmental clearances in exceptional cases

Namrata Banerjee

6th Aug 2026

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Vanashakti III restores rule and exception

A three-Judge Bench declares prior clearance mandatory, corrects the precedent record, and forgives every project already in the pipeline.

V. Venkatesan

5th Aug 2026

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Grading the Courts on openness

A new index scores India's higher judiciary on disclosure, and no court clears 60 percent

V. Venkatesan

5th Aug 2026

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SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 8 | Issue 1

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

SCO Team

3rd Aug 2026

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SC: No coercive action against students accused of minor criminal offences

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

Namrata Banerjee

3rd Aug 2026

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An exercise in introspection

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

Debjani M

1st Aug 2026

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SC hears challenge on use of metallic pellet guns on student protesters

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

Namrata Banerjee

30th Jul 2026