Analysis
Analysis
Five cracks in finality: What CJI Gavai’s tenure meant for the Court’s understanding of a final judgement
From the Supreme Court’s past six months emerges a troubling trajectory marked by quiet procedural departures and an erosion of finality
2nd Dec 2025
Analysis
SCO.LR | 2025 | Volume 12 | Issue 1
In this Issue of SCO.LR, we bring you five important judgements from 24 November to 29 November 2025
1st Dec 2025
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Delhi Air Pollution Crisis | CJI Surya Kant warns against politicising stubble burning
Court pushes authorities to show why Delhi’s pollution remains high despite repeated action plans
1st Dec 2025
Analysis
The CJI Surya Kant era begins
CJI Surya Kant’s first week sets the tone for his 14-month long tenure
30th Nov 2025
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When benches start undoing benches
A two-judge Bench expresses its unease at the Supreme Court reversing its own verdicts outside review and curative jurisdictions
29th Nov 2025
Analysis
SC allows Maharashtra polls to proceed subject to final decision
The Court referred the matter to a three-judge Bench and directed that all further election notifications comply with the 50 percent ceiling
28th Nov 2025
Analysis
Comics directed to host awareness programme on medical treatment for persons with disabilities
The Bench took updates from the Union government regarding proposed guidelines for regulating user generated content
27th Nov 2025
Analysis
SC upholds dismissal of Christian army officer for refusing to enter temple sanctum
The Bench turned down the request for full hearing; upheld HC reasoning that issue was not one of religious freedom but military obedience
27th Nov 2025