Analysis

A clash between central investigators and state authorities forces the Court to confront federalism’s breaking points

Justice Nagarathna says Section 17A of the anti-corruption law stifles inquiries; Justice Viswanathan finds that it protects honest officers

The Court recognised the limits of judicial intervention even as it addressed gaps in the arbitration framework

The Court held that the Judges (Inquiry) Act cannot be interpreted to obstruct proceedings that investigate actions against a Judge

Can a platform that enables an AI system invoke the legal protections designed for neutral digital intermediaries?

In this Issue of SCO.LR, we bring you five important judgements from 5 January to 10 January 2026.

Media commentary has been almost unanimous in calling out the Court’s flimsy legal reasoning in its denial of bail to Khalid and Imam

This winter, the Supreme Court witnessed Presidential Reference opinion, two Constitution Bench decisions and retirement of Justice Gavai