Analysis

In this Issue of SCO.LR, we bring you five important judgements from 13 October to 17 October 2025

For the first time, the Collegium has publicly acknowledged that it revisited—and changed—its decision at the Government’s request

While the Court has chosen patience over pressure for now, it has nudged the Union Government to accept the amicus’s comprehensive proposals

The Court’s move to protect minors accused before juvenile laws took effect upholds the principle of rehabilitation in criminal law

The Court directed the authorities to monitor the AQI, water sampling and police patrolling to prevent any violations

The Court will examine inter-seniority and promotion bottlenecks in the Higher Judicial Service, limiting Civil Judges’ advancement

The Court held that the incident which has shaken the national conscience, deserves fair and impartial investigation

In this Issue of SCO.LR, we bring you five important judgements from 6 October to 10 October 2025