Analysis

The Court directed preservation of CCTV footage and protesters’ data, and the release of detained minors.

In this issue, we shortlist five judgements from 20 July to 24 July 2026

The Court said allegations of police excess must be independently examined and suggested a uniform protocol for handling public protests.

While the Court’s not mandated to intervene in the protests, its response at the first instance shaped the public perception towards it

The Court extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal Committee and directed the CBI to conclude investigations within a reasonable time

The Court’s decision to relegate bulldozer contempt pleas to the High Courts reopens a question about the reach of its own directions

Section 12 of the RTE has survived a constitutional validity test, yet its implementation remains murky

The Calcutta HC’s ruling on a PIL challenging the Nicobar project is a step forward to addressing the concerns of indigenous communities