Analysis
Analysis
Umar Khalid bail case: Constitutional abdication, not judicial restraint
By denying bail to Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, the Supreme Court could have precipitated a doctrinal shift with implications for undertrials
8th Jan 2026
Analysis
Towards a new paradigm of intervention in criminal justice
A recent report from the Square Circle Clinic highlights the need for rigorous intervention in India’s legal aid landscape.
7th Jan 2026
Analysis
SC examines feasibility of Inquiry Committee against Justice Varma
Counsel argued that admission by both Houses is mandatory and questioned powers of the Deputy Chairman
7th Jan 2026
Analysis
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis | SC directs CAQM to identify causes and place findings in public domain
The Bench refused to grant long adjournments and said it would hear the matter on a continuous basis
6th Jan 2026
Analysis
Timed advocacy
A new SOP caps the length of written submissions and requires counsel to state the time sought for oral arguments
6th Jan 2026
Analysis
SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 1 | Issue 1
In this Issue of SCO.LR, we bring you five bonus judgements from December 2025.
5th Jan 2026
Analysis
Monthly Review: December 2025
In December, we reflected on the Court’s activity in 2025 as it continued hearing urgent matters during its winter break
5th Jan 2026
Analysis
Umar Khalid’s Bail Application Tracker
Tracking activist Umar Khalid's bail applications in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India
5th Jan 2026