Analysis

During her term at the Supreme Court, Indu Malhotra J has delivered several noteworthy judgments.

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Justice Malhotra has distinguished herself as the only woman to be appointed as SC judge directly from the bar.

January witnessed a number of landmark decisions by the Court including a dismissal of the challenge against the Central Vista Project.

February was an eventful month with the Court delivering judgments on several important matters such as bail under the UAPA law.

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Gradual shift in legal position with respect to grant of bail to accused charged under UAPA.

In 2020, the Supreme Court charted new legal territory by hearing several significant matters during the pandemic.